Arsenal celebrated a triumphant return to form at the Emirates Stadium with a resilient 3-1 victory over Burnley. After a recent setback against Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta’s squad demonstrated their prowess, leveling with league leaders Manchester City. The absence of Gabriel Jesus led to Eddie Nketiah’s front-line role, but a lackluster performance prompted Trossard to step in.
Leandro Trossard’s dynamic display proved pivotal in breaching Burnley’s solid defense, scoring just before halftime and delivering a fine assist to Saliba. With six goals and two assists from seven starts this season, Trossard showcased his impact. His influence extended beyond scoring, hitting the woodwork, taking 51 touches, completing 79% of passes, creating two key opportunities, and winning four duels.
Football.london’s Kaya Kaynak praised Trossard’s ability to elevate his teammates, particularly noting his positive influence on Martinelli and seamless partnership with Saka. Despite an impressive 8/10 rating, Kaynak suggested that Zinchenko outshone Trossard.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, a £32m signing from Manchester City, played a pivotal role in the victory. Described as “everywhere” by Gunners reporter Connor Humm, Zinchenko scored a crucial goal and showcased his all-encompassing work. His stats were remarkable: 116 touches, 87% pass completion, 14 duels won, two key passes, seven successful long balls, and five tackles.
Kaynak applauded Zinchenko’s performance, highlighting a superb flick to create space for Saka and praising his technique in scoring Arsenal’s third goal. While Trossard’s contribution was stellar, Zinchenko’s versatility and impactful statistics earned him recognition as the standout player of the night. The victory not only marked Arsenal’s return to winning ways but also highlighted the instrumental roles played by Trossard and Zinchenko in securing the three points.