Gyokeres and Rice score as Arsenal make Premier League history through a corner kick

02/11/2025 01:22:00 FieldFrenzy

Once more, Arsenal showcased their danger from set plays and secured a Premier League win.

Arsenal kept up their impressive form in the 2025/26 Premier League season by claiming a 2-0 victory at Burnley’s Turf Moor in the 10th round.

The visitors started confidently, quickly taking control of the match and creating threatening chances. During the first half, Mikel Arteta’s players held 61% possession.

In the 14th minute, from a left-side corner delivered by Declan Rice, center-back Gabriel jumped high to head the ball back for Gyokeres to rush in and score a close-range goal, putting Arsenal ahead 1-0.

Gyokeres opened the scoring for Arsenal

Building on their momentum, the Gunners doubled their lead in the 35th minute with a perfect counterattack. Gyokeres passed to Trossard on the left wing, who then crossed accurately for Rice to head the ball into Dubravka’s net.

Burnley was ineffective throughout the first half, failing to register a single shot. The first half ended 2-0 in Arsenal’s favor, accurately reflecting the match situation.

In the second half, Burnley tried to push forward to find an equalizer but couldn’t break through Arsenal’s solid defense. Florentino had a header that went over the crossbar after Esteve’s headed pass in the 73rd minute. Burnley’s Marcus Edwards took a free kick in the 90+7th minute that struck the post of Arsenal’s goal.

Meanwhile, the Gunners took four shots in the second half but couldn’t increase their lead.

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