Arsenal top PL as Rice leads 10-game win streak

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League and stretched their winning run across competitions after two commanding performances that highlighted Declan Rice’s influence and the impact of recent signings. On Saturday at Turf Moor, Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Rice, and a midweek 3-0 Champions League victory at Slavia Prague extended the club’s streak to 10 straight wins in all competitions.

Gyokeres opened the scoring at Burnley in the 14th minute before Rice met a Leandro Trossard delivery with a powerful header on 35 minutes to double the lead. Rice dedicated his celebration to his late aunt, Bev, who died shortly before Arsenal’s match with Fulham. “I loved her to death. She travelled everywhere to watch me with my mum. I know she’s watching down so that was for her today,” he said after the game. The win moved Arsenal to 25 points from 10 league matches and left them sitting atop the table with a multi point cushion over their rivals.

Rice’s performances have drawn widespread acclaim. Former England defender Micah Richards said Rice has “taken his game to the next level” and suggested the midfielder can operate both as a deep anchor and in...