Goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang secured the Gunners a 2-1 win victory over the dogged Clarets, who got on the scoresheet through Ashley Barnes.
Victory over the Lancashire side was Arsenal’s second on the bounce – their first being a 1-0 win over Newcastle – and fired them to the top of the Premier League table.
Arsenal had not won their first two games of a Premier League season for 10 years prior to their back-to-back victories over Newcastle and Burnley.
Here’s how the north Londoners faired against the Clarets, with Aubameyang and a new signing shining in particular.
Arsenal Player Ratings
Bernd Leno: 5
Failed to command his penalty box and continued to showcase his shakiness from crosses.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 5
Offered very little going forward was often wasteful in possession.
David Luiz: 6
A steady performance from the debutant, though he had very little to deal with defensively.
Sokratis: 6
Like his defensive partner Luiz, he had very little to do but was solid when called upon.
Nacho Montreal: 6
Was lively on the left-wing in the first half but let himself down with his final ball.
Matteo Guendouzi: 5
Anonymous for large parts of the game and offered very little when he found himself in possession.
Joel Willock: 6
A strong display from the youngster, who didn’t shy away from demanding the ball from his peers and attempting to take the game to Sean Dyche’s men.
Reiss Nelson: 6
Another promising performance from the 19-year-old, though he failed to get himself on the ball as much as his manager would’ve liked.
Dani Ceballos: 8
Oozed class from the outset and tormented Burnley throughout the match with his neat footwork and eye for a pass.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: 8
Was Arsenal’s main threat throughout and was rewarded for his efforts in the 63rd minute with a sumptuous finish from outside the box.
Alexandre Lacazette: 7
Fired the Gunners into the lead with a neat close-range shot in the 13th minute but was anonymous for large parts of the match.