Remember the fall-out from Arsenal’s FA Cup exit at home to Liverpool? It was only six matches ago after all, and seemingly irrefutable evidence that Mikel Arteta’s side were destined for a fruitless season unless they signed a proven goalscorer. One did not arrive, but 21 Arsenal goals have in the five games since. Burnley were the latest to suffer from the rampant, creative energy that has catapulted Arsenal back into title contention.
With Martin Ødegaard conducting another irrepressible away performance at Turf Moor Arsenal made it five successive Premier League wins through their captain, a Bukayo Saka double, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz. It was the first time in Arsenal’s history that they have won five consecutive games since the start of the year. The range of goalscorers underlined a team taking responsibility. Burnley’s only cheer on a trying afternoon came when the PA announced the cancellation of the late train back to London.
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