Arsenal player ratings vs Burnley: Leandro Trossard can be the answer to Gunners' No.9 problem as unlikely heroes William Saliba and Oleksandr Zinchenko secure bounce-back victory
The diminutive Belgian made it two goals in as many games as he inspired the Gunners to a gritty 3-1 victory over their stubborn visitors
Leandro Trossard was the protagonist as Arsenal moved second in the Premier League courtesy of a gutsy 3-1 win over Burnley on Saturday, repaying Mikel Arteta's faith with a goal and assist after replacing Eddie Nketiah in his manager's Premier League XI.
Bukayo Saka went closest in a dominant first period when his strike was tipped onto the woodwork, but the hosts would have to wait until first-half stoppage time to make the breakthrough, as Trossard put his body on the line to bundle the ball home at the back post.
Burnley had threatened on occasion, and Arsenal were stunned early in the second period when Josh Brownhill's strike deflected in. However, it took Arteta's side just three minutes to restore the lead when William Saliba rose highest to meet a Trossard corner. Oleksandr Zinchenko then wrapped up the points with 15 minutes to go as he improvised with an exquisite finish on the bounce after the ball had come off the Burnley bar.
The shine was somewhat taken off the victory late on as substitute Fabio Vieira was shown a straight red card for an ugly, high foul on goal-scorer Brownwood.
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