Arteta hails Arsenal display; Liverpool snaps losing streak
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BURNLEY, United Kingdom — Mikel Arteta labeled Arsenal's first half display in Saturday's 2-0 win against Burnley as "one of the best" of his tenure, as the Premier League pace-setter extended its lead at the top. Viktor Gyokeres and Declan Rice bagged first-half goals at Turf Moor to give Arsenal a ninth successive win in all competitions. The Gunners' advantage at the interval would have been more commanding, but for two saves from Burnley goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, who twice denied Bukayo Saka. Arteta rated it as the best first opening 45 minutes in his time as Arsenal boss, which began in 2019. "We started the game exceptionally well. I think the first half is...