Matt Scrafton's verdict on Burnley's 2-0 defeat to Arsenal
Burnley will become a better team as a result of their defeat to table-topping Arsenal.
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The Gunners were well worth their two-goal lead at half-time, given to them courtesy of goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice.
While the Clarets fought back in the second-half, it was ultimately too little, too late and Arsenal came out on top.
“It was a difficult game for us,” Laurent admitted in an interview posted to Burnley’s YouTube channel.
“We’re obviously disappointed not to come out with anything, as always, but there’s a lot to learn from.
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Josh Laurent in action during Burnley's defeat to Arsenal. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttardplaceholder image
Josh Laurent in action during Burnley's defeat to Arsenal. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
“We showed a lot of fight and spirit at times, but as I say there’s a lot to learn and a lot to watch over and analyse to make those improvements.
“There were some positives too, but every game is a learning curve for us and a chance to develop.
“We give respect to them, they’re a good team and probably showed why they’re top of the league, but we will continue in the right direction and keep competing.”
Analysing what was so different in the second-half, Laurent added: “In the first-half we found it difficult to be as aggressive as we wanted to be, get up to them, win more duels and make it difficult for them. But props to them.
“We had to fix it which I think we did as a team, so credit to the coaching staff for recognising that and giving us that information.
“We tried to be more competitive and front-footed in the second-half to try and take the game to them and try and get back in the game.
“It was a tough day. We’ll watch it over and look to keep improving as a team.”
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