Arsenal ended a dire nine-year run with their hard-fought 2-1 win over Burnley on Saturday afternoon.

The Gunners managed to beat the Clarets with goals from Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, although an Ashley Barnes equaliser certainly gave them a scare.

AFP or licensors 2 Arsenal players celebrate against Burnley

The victory sees them on maximum points in the opening two matches of the campaign having already dispatched Newcastle United last week.

Incredibly, this is the first time since 2009/10 Arsenal have claimed six points from their first two games.

It will certainly be a huge boost to Unai Emery’s men who have already seen Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and champions Manchester City drop points in the new campaign.

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The last time Arsenal were able to proudly boast their current record they had beaten Everton 6-1 at Goodison Park before goals from Abou Diaby, William Gallas, and Aaron Ramsey saw them defeat Portsmouth 4-1.

Emery will perhaps need to be wary of their next two matches, mind you.

Getty Images - Getty 2 Unai Emery is looking to guide Arsenal to a top-four finish this season

Back in 2009 they followed two wins with two defeats, losing 2-1 to Manchester United and 4-2 to Manchester City.

And this season they now face tricky clashes against Liverpool and fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

The Spaniard will be hoping history doesn’t repeat itself.

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