Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been speaking to Premier League Productions after the win: "They have maybe lost [at home] once in like 18 months. We knew it was going to be tough, so we had to stick to our principles.

The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Midfielder Declan Rice has revealed he pointed to the sky as he celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in honour of his late auntie. The England international paid a beautiful tribute after scoring in a Premier League win over Scott Parker’s Clarets which saw Mikel Arteta’s in-form side move seven points clear at the top of the table.

Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice scored a headed goal apiece and Arsenal extended their Premier League winning streak to five games with a 2-0 triumph away to newly promoted Burnley on Saturday.

It is a strange quirk of Mikel Arteta’s revolution in north London that one of his greatest attacking weapons was in effect discovered by chance. Arteta is a manager who is obsessed with details and fine margins,

DECLAN RICE helped Arsenal cement their place at the top of the table – and dedicated his goal to his late aunty. The England midfielder pointed to the sky after nodding home a cross from Leandro

Saliba was forced off at halftime of Sunday’s match against Crystal Palace due to an apparent injury, with Cristian Mosquera taking his place. Rice, on the other hand, lasted 82 minutes, with Mikel Merino taking his place after going to ground and being assessed by Arsenal staff.

Paul Merson said ‘efficient machine’ Arsenal ‘look unbeatable’ after a routine Premier League win over Burnley. First-half goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice earned Arsenal a fifth successive Premier League victory and a ninth successive win in all competitions.