Mikel Arteta believes Declan Rice is becoming a “total player” - and it is hard to argue with the Arsenal boss. Rice ran the show on Saturday as Arsenal beat Burnley 2-0 to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points.

I think the first half was one of the best that we've played,” said Mikel Arteta of a display of dominant relentlessness

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres is not expected to feature in this week’s Champions League clash with Slavia Prague following his absence from training on Monday. Gyökeres was notably missing from the session the day before the game in the Czech capital.

Cristhian Mosquera has a bigger impact than many envisaged he would after joining Arsenal from Valencia in the summer.

This hard-fought victory over Crystal Palace was reflective of Arsenal’s wider qualities and couldn't have come at a more opportune moment

The Gunners have run rampant so far this season, topping the standings in the Premier League and Champions League while still competing for the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. Like most clubs of a certain stature, Arsenal also boast quite a few internationals on their roster, stretching the demand of their players even further.

Preview the matchup between Arsenal FC and Crystal Palace with predictions, odds, over/under, betting lines and more.

Arsenal brushed Burnley aside 2-0 on Saturday to open up a seven-point lead at the top of the Premier League as struggling Nottingham Forest held