Arteta Hails ‘Exceptional’ Arsenal After Leaders Beat Burnley in Premier League
Mikel Arteta labelled Arsenal's first half display in Saturday's 2-0 win against Burnley as "one of the best" in his reign as the Premier League pace-setters extended their lead at the top.
Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice bagged first-half goals at Turf Moor to give Arsenal a ninth successive win in all competitions.
The Gunners' interval advantage would have been more commanding but for two saves from Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who twice denied Bukayo Saka.
We started the game exceptionally well. I think the first half is one of the best that we've played, scored two goals, generated another two or three big chances and conceded nothing,
Arteta rated it as the best opening 45 minutes of his spell as Arsenal boss, which began in 2019.
Author's summary: Arteta praises Arsenal's exceptional first half.