The taker is the most important player in the set-piece routine, and Mikel Arteta's side now have several strong options to choose from

Arsenal extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over to Burnley on Saturday and Declan Rice produced a Man of the Match display

Midfielder Declan Rice has revealed he pointed to the sky as he celebrated his goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Burnley in honour of his late auntie. The England international paid a beautiful tribute after scoring in a Premier League win over Scott Parker’s Clarets which saw Mikel Arteta’s in-form side move seven points clear at the top of the table.

It is a strange quirk of Mikel Arteta’s revolution in north London that one of his greatest attacking weapons was in effect discovered by chance. Arteta is a manager who is obsessed with details and fine margins,

ST: Mikel Merino — Viktor Gyökeres’s injury setback is unlikely to be serious, but the quick turnaround means the Swede may not be risked. If that’s the case, Merino, who functioned effectively as Arsenal’s emergency striker last season, will start up top.

Three wins in three -- with eight goals scored and none conceded -- see Arsenal sit pretty in fourth, and they will look to continue that positive form in Prague. At Turf Moor last weekend, their airtight defence once again laid the platform for a comfortable 2-0 win as they show no signs of slowing down.

Arsenal showcased set-piece excellence with goals from Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice in a 2-0 win at Burnley, securing their fifth consecutive win in the English Premier League