Arsenal firmly grips the Premier League lead

November 01, 2025 / 11:41 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: Arsenal continued their impressive performance this season, securing their ninth consecutive win across all competitions with a 2-0 victory over Burnley on Saturday in the tenth round of the English Premier League. This victory temporarily extended their lead at the top of the table to at least seven points ahead of their closest rivals.

Match highlights and goal scorers

Swedish striker Viktor Györgyi opened the scoring in the 14th minute, followed by Declan Rice's goal in the 35th minute.

Unbeaten run continues

Arsenal maintained their unbeaten streak since September 13th, now extending it to 12 consecutive matches in all competitions. This win marked their fifth consecutive league victory, bringing their total points to 25, seven points ahead of second-placed Bournemouth, who are set to face Manchester City on Sunday.

Burnley's challenges

Burnley experienced their first defeat after two wins in a row, marking a setback in a season where they had previously faced Leeds United and Wolverhampton. The loss leaves their tally at 10 points, placing them seventeenth in the league standings.