The Gunners produced a dominant 5-0 win at Turf Moor with goals from Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz all finding the net. The victory followed Arsenal's 6-0 win away at West Ham six days before.
The have produced a perfect record in the Premier League in 2024 after stumbling throughout the festive period. That has seen Arteta's side claim second spot in the table, two points behind league-leaders Liverpool.
Manchester City can still displace Arsenal should they win their game in hand against Brentford but have lost some of their advantage due to their draw with Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's team scraped by with a point thanks to Rodri's 83rd minute equaliser.
With just four points currently separating the top three teams, each result and goal will be crucial throughout the run-in, perhaps goal difference could even come into play. Arsenal's recent big wins have handed the Gunners a one-goal advantage in that department having overcome a significant gap. Arteta wants his side to be focused on earning every benefit they can from a match.
He said: "We want more and we know how important it is to be up there in the goal difference. Every player that you bring [on], whether it is one minute or 30 minutes, the contribution they are willing to give to the team is really positive. Let's keep doing it."
The Spanish coach is happy to see the hunger in his side to deliver at both ends of the pitch. Arteta wants to see his side maintain their momentum and consistency.
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta arrives at the stadium before the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal
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He said: "Really happy with the performance, with the result and the individual and collective contribution each player as well. That was very, very good. And the fact that the team looked like it wanted more. It wasn’t satisfied. They wanted to score more, they didn’t want to concede a goal. I’m really pleased to hit that consistency.
Arteta added: "Yeah. We want to dominate games and play in the opponents half as much as possible. I think the threat, the purpose, the activity and the connections of the players are flowing and they really want it. We have momentum now and we have to maintain it. Now we leave the Premier League, we go to Porto which will be a really tough environment, so just prepare to play well again and be ourselves.Mikel Arteta is hopeful his side can earn a key advantage over title rivals Manchester City and Liverpool, following their win over Burnley.
The Gunners produced a dominant 5-0 win at Turf Moor with goals from Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard and Kai Havertz all finding the net. The victory followed Arsenal's 6-0 win away at West Ham six days before.
The have produced a perfect record in the Premier League in 2024 after stumbling throughout the festive period. That has seen Arteta's side claim second spot in the table, two points behind league-leaders Liverpool.
Manchester City can still displace Arsenal should they win their game in hand against Brentford but have lost some of their advantage due to their draw with Chelsea. Pep Guardiola's team scraped by with a point thanks to Rodri's 83rd minute equaliser.
With just four points currently separating the top three teams, each result and goal will be crucial throughout the run-in, perhaps goal difference could even come into play. Arsenal's recent big wins have handed the Gunners a one-goal advantage in that department having overcome a significant gap. Arteta wants his side to be focused on earning every benefit they can from a match.
He said: "We want more and we know how important it is to be up there in the goal difference. Every player that you bring [on], whether it is one minute or 30 minutes, the contribution they are willing to give to the team is really positive. Let's keep doing it."
The Spanish coach is happy to see the hunger in his side to deliver at both ends of the pitch. Arteta wants to see his side maintain their momentum and consistency.
Arsenal Manager Mikel Arteta arrives at the stadium before the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Arsenal
He said: "Really happy with the performance, with the result and the individual and collective contribution each player as well. That was very, very good. And the fact that the team looked like it wanted more. It wasn’t satisfied. They wanted to score more, they didn’t want to concede a goal. I’m really pleased to hit that consistency.
Arteta added: "Yeah. We want to dominate games and play in the opponents half as much as possible. I think the threat, the purpose, the activity and the connections of the players are flowing and they really want it. We have momentum now and we have to maintain it. Now we leave the Premier League, we go to Porto which will be a really tough environment, so just prepare to play well again and be ourselves.
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