Arsenal moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 2–0 victory over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium, but the win was tempered by injuries to Viktor Gyökeres and Martín Zubimendi.
Gyökeres opened the scoring in the first half before Declan Rice doubled the lead, capping a dominant display that saw the Gunners create several clear chances from open play. The Swedish striker, however, did not return after half-time, while Zubimendi limped off late in the second half.
“Before that, I think it was one of the best games he’s played,” Mikel Arteta said of Gyökeres. “He was exceptional — his high press, movement, link-up play, everything. He felt a niggle and we had to take him off, so we’ll have to wait and see.”
Arteta confirmed that both players suffered muscular problems, with medical assessments expected in the coming days. “He [Zubimendi] asked to be subbed, so we’ll have to wait. Muscular, yes,” the manager said.
Despite the injuries, Arteta was full of praise for his team’s first-half performance. “I think the first half was one of the best we’ve played — two goals, two or three more big chances, and nothing conceded. That was the platform.”
Although Arsenal’s intensity dropped after the break, their defence held firm to secure a fourth straight win. Bournemouth host Manchester City on Sunday, where Pep Guardiola’s side will attempt to close the gap.
