Mikel Arteta said his side's first-half display in a comfortable 2-0 win at Burnley was "one of the best we have played" as they extended their lead at the top of the Premier League .

Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice struck first half goals as the Gunners racked up a ninth straight win all competitions and fifth in the top flight.

Their half-time lead would have been more commanding but for two saves from goalkeeper Martin Dúbravka , who twice denied Bukayo Saka .

Arteta said: "We started the game exceptionally well. I think the first half is one of the best that we've played, scored two goals, generated another two or three big chances and conceded nothing.

"And that was a platform, because in the second half we dropped the standards, especially with the ball, and with our i

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