Burnley struggled to lay a glove on Mikel Arteta’s side during the first-half after being undone by another Arsenal set-piece.
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They did improve in the second period though and were unfortunate not to halve the deficit with a couple of late chances.
Here’s how Burnley’s players rated:
Burnley's run of back-to-back wins has come to an end against the league leaders (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
1. Disappointed
Burnley's run of back-to-back wins has come to an end against the league leaders (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
Pulled off two or three eye-catching saves to keep the scoreline down. The one-handed stop to deny Saka was a particular highlight. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
2. Martin Dubravka - 7/10
Pulled off two or three eye-catching saves to keep the scoreline down. The one-handed stop to deny Saka was a particular highlight. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images) Photo: David Rogers
One of few Burnley players that were able to match Arsenal’s physicality. Caught out of position for Arsenal’s second after switching flanks to take a long throw. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Kyle Walker - 7/10
One of few Burnley players that were able to match Arsenal’s physicality. Caught out of position for Arsenal’s second after switching flanks to take a long throw. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
A difficult day at the office. Forced out of position to deal with Trossard’s cross with Kyle Walker caught up field, but still could have done more to stop the cross. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Josh Laurent - 5/10
A difficult day at the office. Forced out of position to deal with Trossard’s cross with Kyle Walker caught up field, but still could have done more to stop the cross. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard