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

It is, of course, still early days but could this be Arsenal's time to win the Premier League? BBC Sport takes a look at why the Gunners' title charge is already looking strong.

Mikel Arteta's team extended its lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points on Saturday with a 2-0 victory against Burnley. Liverpool won by the same scoreline against Aston Villa to end a four-game losing run in England's top flight.

The first half was an impressive show of dominance from the league leaders, preventing their hosts from having a shot of any kind in the opening 45 minutes. Arsenal took the lead on 14 minutes, Viktor Gyokeres heading home from a matter of inches after Gabriel had headed a Declan Rice corner back across the Burnley goal.

Amid Arsenal’s current impressive form, Bukayo Saka has revealed the match in this campaign that has made him believe in the Gunners’ chance of claiming the Premier League title. Saka mentioned that Arsenal's 2-1 comeback win against Newcastle United last month made him feel confident that the Gunners can win the league this season.

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Arsenal have posted an incredible record in English football that only Manchester United can claim to have emulated. The Gunners have become famed for their defensive resilience down the years, dating back to First Division title-winning days of George Graham.

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RW: Bukayo Saka —Saka has worked his way back into form after the international break, scoring a fine goal in the week. Burnley’s defence is stubborn, but we saw Arsenal’s star winger dominate on his previous outing away from the Emirates.

Burnley had won back-to-back league games to move five points clear of the bottom three prior to Arsenal's visit, but were unable to lay a glove on the Londoners and will move quickly on after a sixth defeat of the season.