Arsenal, Declan Rice and Burnley
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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
Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over to Burnley on Saturday and Declan Rice produced a Man of the Match display
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,
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.
Arsenal showcased set-piece excellence with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice in a 2-0 win at Burnley, securing their fifth consecutive win in the English Premier League