Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over to Burnley on Saturday and Declan Rice produced a Man of the Match display

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Arsenal showcased set-piece excellence with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice in a 2-0 win at Burnley, securing their fifth consecutive win in the English Premier League

Arsenal won 2-0 against Burnley on Saturday away at Turf Moor, and Declan Rice was a big part of the reason why. Most notably, Rice scored Arsenal’s second goal of the game with a powerful header. But Match of the Day highlighted that Rice also ranked first in the team for passes into the penalty area,

It is a strange quirk of Mikel Arteta’s revolution in north London that one of his greatest attacking weapons was in effect discovered by chance. Arteta is a manager who is obsessed with details and fine margins,

Midfielder Declan Rice has revealed he pointed to the sky as he celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in honour of his late auntie. The England international paid a beautiful tribute after scoring in a Premier League win over Scott Parker’s Clarets which saw Mikel Arteta’s in-form side move seven points clear at the top of the table.

DECLAN RICE helped Arsenal cement their place at the top of the table – and dedicated his goal to his late aunty. The England midfielder pointed to the sky after nodding home a cross from Leandro

Declan Rice has been one of Arsenal’s best players this season as the Gunners look to finally win the Premier League after 22 years without the top-flight title – but Paul Scholes believes the England star lacks something to rank him amongst the best in the world.

Rice’s comments highlight the belief and unity within the Arsenal squad. Their ability to approach each fixture with professionalism and determination has been key to maintaining momentum. With this latest win, the Gunners continue to set the pace at the top of the table and look increasingly ready to sustain a serious title challenge.

Declan Rice was the star of the show as Arsenal powered their way to a 2-0 victory over Burnley, extending the Gunners' winning run to nine games in all competitions

Follow live coverage as Burnley face Arsenal today in the Premier League. Arsenal are looking to keep hold of their four-point lead at the top of the table this weekend, and Mikel Arteta names a strong side to start the game at Turf Moor with William Saliba fully recovered and in the first XI alongside Gabriel at the heart of the Gunners’ bulletproof defence.