Arsenal delivered a resounding 5-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor on Saturday afternoon, closing the gap to just two points behind league leaders Liverpool.
The opening salvo came in the fourth minute when Martin Odegaard, receiving a pass from Gabriel Martinelli, unleashed a superb low drive into James Trafford’s bottom corner. Shortly before halftime, Bukayo Saka doubled the lead with a confidently converted penalty after Lorenz Assignon’s foul on Leandro Trossard in the box.
The second half saw Arsenal extend their dominance with Saka securing his brace within minutes of the restart. The 22-year-old capitalized on Odegaard’s precise through ball, firing a powerful near-post strike past Trafford.
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Leandro Trossard, despite missing earlier chances, finally found the net, displaying composure inside the penalty area to bend a left-footed shot into the far corner.
Kai Havertz added further misery to Burnley, slicing through their defense after receiving a long throw. Havertz effortlessly navigated past Hannes Delcroix and slotted the ball past Trafford to complete Arsenal’s comprehensive victory.
The win, coupled with Liverpool’s earlier triumph, intensified the pressure on Arsenal to maintain their title pursuit, and they responded emphatically with a commanding performance at Turf Moor.