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.

Gary Neville believes that there is only one team that can stop Arsenal from winning the Premier League this season, with the Gunners hoping to finally get their hands on some silverware

Arteta’s side would eventually double their lead in the 35th minute through Rice. At the end of a sweeping move which began with Kyle Walker launching a long throw into Arsenal’s box, the visiting midfielder crashed into Burnley’s penalty area to head a deft cross from Trossard into the bottom corner.

Max Dowman has become the youngest player to start for Arsenal after being named in their starting XI for the Carabao Cup tie against Brighton. Dowman, who is 15 years and 302 days old, beats the previous record set by Jack Porter, who started in the Carabao Cup against Bolton Wanderers in September 2024 aged 16 years 72 days.

The media were in attendance for Arsenal’s training session on Monday ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League clash away to Slavia Prague, and they spotted a familiar face taking part in the u21 session alongside first-team training.

Brighton outshot Arsenal on the night, forcing Kepa into six saves. First-choice keeper David Raya has faced just five shots since September. It wasn’t entirely convincing, but Arteta can at least take solace from his side’s spot in the quarterfinals.

Arsenal loanee Maldini Kacurri has been nominated for Morecambe FC’s Player of the Month award for October, but he’s up against former Gunner Miguel Azeez.Photo via Azeez on InstagramMorecambe FC

A UEFA rule may lead to one of Arsenal's key players facing a Champions League ban, ahead of their match against Slavia Prague. The Gunners continued their fantastic start to the season on Saturday, with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor.