Burnley vs Arsenal live: Premier League result and final score after Gyokeres and Rice earn victory

The second of the changes for Burnley sees Laurent replaced by Hannibal.

Arsenal extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Burnley. Two first-half goals from Gyokeres and Rice were all the Gunners needed to secure their fifth consecutive Premier League win, keeping another clean sheet in the process - Burnley didn’t register a shot on target, let alone a goal. The second half offered few clear-cut chances, though Burnley came close through Florentino. After a well-worked move saw the Clarets break into the box, his header went over Raya’s goal. Both sides had late opportunities to add a goal: Norgaard came close to scoring his first Arsenal goal, and Edwards hit the post from a free-kick - quite literally the last kick of the game. Most of the action came in the first half, reflected in the expected goals: Arsenal finished with 2.47 xG, generating just 0.10 in the second half. Burnley could only muster 0.42 xG, but their performance in matches like today isn’t what will define their season. The Clarets remain just above the relegation zone in 17th and will need to pick up points sooner rather than later. As mentioned, Arsenal sit seven points clear at the top of the table, nine ahead of Manchester City and ten above Liverpool. Next up, Burnley travel to a struggling West Ham side in what could be a crucial game in their fight for survival. Arsenal head to the Czech Republic for a UEFA Champions League clash with Slavia Prague, before a third straight away trip sees them visit high-flying Sunderland in the Premier League. That’s all from us this afternoon - until next time, goodbye!

FULL-TIME: BURNLEY 0-2 ARSENAL

BURNLEY ALMOST SCORE WITH THE LAST KICK OF THE GAME! Edwards shapes to bend one with his left foot after a long wait, and he beats Raya, but it crashes into the post. How close was that?! The referee blows the whistle immediately after - it’s Arsenal who take the points.

Burnley may have the last word as Gabriel is booked for a foul on Hannibal, giving the Clarets a free-kick on the edge of the box.

Arsenal almost grab a third! Merino does excellently to flick the ball around the corner, just as he did during the week against Brighton, this time for Norgaard. The Dane shapes to bend one into the far corner with his right foot, but Dubravka reacts brilliantly to make his fifth save of the match!

Lewis-Skelly comes onto the pitch to make his 50th Arsenal appearance at just 19 years old. Trossard makes way.

At least four minutes of added time will be played at the end of the second half.

Bruun Larsen takes Burnley’s first corner of the match, but it’s hardly worth the wait. Rice clears at the near post, and it proves no threat whatsoever.

Hincapie chases down Florentino after slotting into left-back since his introduction. The Burnley midfielder does well to shield the ball out of play in the end.