The first half was an impressive show of dominance from the league leaders, preventing their hosts from having a shot of any kind in the opening 45 minutes. Arsenal took the lead on 14 minutes, Viktor Gyokeres heading home from a matter of inches after Gabriel had headed a Declan Rice corner back across the Burnley goal.

Liverpool hold the record for most successive clean sheets by an English side across all competitions, with Arsenal not far off matching their 11-game streak under Rafa Benítez in 2005.

Arsenal have posted an incredible record in English football that only Manchester United can claim to have emulated. The Gunners have become famed for their defensive resilience down the years, dating back to First Division title-winning days of George Graham.

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Arsenal fans were once again in awe of the 'world's best emergency No.9' after Mikel Merino scored twice in a comfortable 3-0 win at Slavia Prague in the Champions League on Tuesday evening, although there was a warning for Mikel Arteta over the use of his top stars.

High-flying Sunderland face their biggest test to date as they host league leaders Arsenal at the Stadium of Light on Saturday (17:30 GMT). BBC Sport explores some key themes surrounding this fixture.

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.

Liverpool and City meet on Sunday and neither can afford to lose as they look to keep up the chase to first-placed Arsenal