Arsenal star who was “everywhere” vs Burnley was better than Trossard

Mikel Arteta’s squad advanced to second place in the Premier League standings with a resolute victory over Burnley.

Arsenal resumed its Premier League winning ways with a tenacious performance against Burnley at the Emirates Stadium; despite the visitors’ gallant attempts, Mikel Arteta’s squad emerged triumphant 3-1.

Arsenal earned three points today through the goals of Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko, bringing them level on points with league leaders Manchester City, who host Chelsea tomorrow, after losing to Newcastle United on Tyneside last week.

Eddie Nketiah has filled in for Gabriel Jesus in the forward position during his three-game absence due to a hamstring injury in the Premier League. However, he was substituted away today following his “anonymous” appearance against the Magpies; Trossard was given the starting call instead.

The dynamic nature of Trossard was essential in breaking through a disciplined Burnley defense that impeded the majority of Arsenal’s attacking advances in the first half. The Belgian scored with a courageous effort just before halftime.

Before the hour mark, Trossard assisted Saliba on an exquisite pass from his corner kick that looped in, adding to his own goal. Trossard has once again demonstrated his worth with six goals and two assists from seven starting appearances across all competitions this season.

Sofascore reports that the 28-year-old also executed admirably, collecting 51 touches, completing 79% of his passes, generating two crucial passes, and winning four duels.

As per his post-match player ratings, football.london’s Arsenal correspondent Kaya Kaynak assigned the star an 8/10 rating, stating: “When he plays up top, he appears to inspire the best in those around him.” Martinelli appears more at ease, and his connection with Saka is exceptional. “Another objective and aid today.”

It was a remarkable performance, but perhaps not the finest of the evening for Arteta’s squad; that distinction goes to Zinchenko, whose all-around effort for the home side was truly sensational.

Although he has not been in peak physical condition recently, the £32 million acquisition from Manchester City for the Ukrainian international has been indispensable to a number of Arsenal’s resounding performances this season.

Although the triumph over the Clarets did not exemplify Arsenal’s signature style, it did serve as evidence of the club’s proficiency in accomplishing goals, with Zinchenko serving as the catalyst for the entire affair.

The £150k-per-week left-back, described by Gunners correspondent Connor Humm as “everywhere today,” scored a magnificent goal to secure the victory after Saliba reclaimed the lead in the second half.

However, his contributions extended far beyond his goal-scoring performance. He amassed an astounding 116 touches, completed 87% of his passes, won an astonishing 14 duels, placed two crucial passes, completed all seven of his long ball attempts, and made a substantial five tackles.

Kaynak lavished Trossard with praise and echoed his sentiments regarding Zinchenko: “In the first half, he created space for Bukayo Saka with an outstanding flick.” Equally impressive in technique as he converted Arsenal’s third goal.

Burnley, as has been the case frequently this season, did not perform particularly poorly but still fell to the opposition; had Arteta not had Zinchenko’s omnipresence at his disposal, the team’s prospects of victory would have undoubtedly diminished.

It was a formidable display of strength from the dynamic force, and Zinchenko’s talismanic performance today reminded the Premier League of his talent.