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League leaders Arsenal continue their title challenge against a Burnley side who have won back-to-back matches in the Premier League for the first time in two-and-a-half years. BBC Sport examines some of the key themes ahead of Saturday's clash at Turf Moor.
Mohamed Salah's 250th Liverpool goal ended the Premier League champions' losing streak in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa, while leaders Arsenal beat Burnley to surge seven points clear on Saturday.Arsenal eased past Burnley 2-0,
Up front, Viktor Gyokeres continues his adaptation, tasked with occupying Burnley’s defence and finishing ruthlessly. Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard flank him, both capable of deciding matches with a moment of clarity or courage.
Arsenal are already without Kai Havertz, Gabriel Jesus, Noni Madueke, Martin Odegaard, and Gabriel Martinelli all due to injury issues.
Arteta’s side would eventually double their lead in the 35th minute through Rice. At the end of a sweeping move which began with Kyle Walker launching a long throw into Arsenal’s box, the visiting midfielder crashed into Burnley’s penalty area to head a deft cross from Trossard into the bottom corner.
Burnley boss Scott Parkeris full of praise for the "brilliant" display his side put in during the second half of their 2-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal at Turf Moor.