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Arsenal vs Burnley: Aubameyang, Lacazette inspire Gunners to 2-1 win over Clarets ▷ Kenya News

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- Arsenal vs Burnley Premier League clash saw the Gunners claim their second win this season

- A goal each from Aubameyang and Lacazette ensured the north Londoners cruised to victory

- While Ashley Barnes goal ended up a mere consolation for Sean Dyche's men

Arsenal continued their impressive run in the Premier League this campaign following their 2-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.

The victory however means that the Gunners are league leaders temporarily until the remaining nine matches in the second week have been concluded.

Unai Emery's men picked up their form from where they stopped last weekend they they beat Newcastle United 1-0 at Saint James Stadium.

As French striker Alexandre Lacazette powering home a stunning strike in the 38th minute - with summer signing Dani Ceballos claiming the assist for the first goal.

The north Londoners made efforts to double their tally before the first half was concluded, but they were unable to convert the chances.

With two minutes to the end of the first stanza, Ashley Barnes restored parity for the Clarets as they avoided defeat in the first 45 minutes.

Arsenal boss Emery made tactical substitution which saw summer signing Nicolas Pepe replace Reiss Nelson at the start of the second half in a bid to outscore their visitors in the game.

The change proved to be right as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang doubled the Gunners lead in the 64th minute, again, Ceballos provided the assist for the second goal.

With this victory, the Gunners are stylishly shaking off their underdog status this season having won their first two Premier League matches in the 2019-20 season so far.

Source: Tuko.co.ke