Petr Cech believes Arsenal can compete for the Premier League title but said they will need to pick up points on a consistent basis, especially away from home.

Alexis Sanchez's late penalty gave Arsenal a 1-0 win at Burnley on Sunday that lifted them into fourth place on 25 points, one ahead of local rivals Tottenham Hotspur.

They trail leaders Manchester City by 12 points but Cech said it was too early to rule them out of the title race as they prepare to host promoted Huddersfield Town on Wednesday.

Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Show all 23 1 /23 Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Arsenal's Chilean striker Alexis Sanchez (R) celebrates with teammates scoring a penalty during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor in Burnley, north west England on November 26, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / PAUL ELLIS / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP/Getty Images) Getty Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Nick Pope - 6 out of 10 Commanded his box well and made some good catches from crosses. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Matthew Lowton - 6 Stayed disciplined and tackled well throughout the game Arsenal FC via Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings James Tarkowski - 6 Marshaled Alexis Sanchez very well as part of a well organised defence but gave away the last-minute penalty. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Ben Mee - 6 Another accomplished performance from Ben Mee. He successfully made Alexandre Lacazette's afternoon very frustrating. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Stephan Ward - 6 Made some vital blocks and interceptions in dangerous areas. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Johan Berg Gudmundsson - 6 Attempted a few speculative efforts from range and always gave Petr Cech something to think about. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Steven Defour - 5 Had a few sights at goal but did not cause Arsenal too much trouble. Arsenal FC via Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Jack Cork - 5 Gave away a few needless fouls in dangerous areas. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Robbie Brady - 6 Continued to put the Arsenal defence under pressure with quality crossing all game. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Jeff Hendrick - 5 Drifted wide and provided ammunition for Burnley strikers in the form of crosses. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Ashley Barnes - 6 Led the line very well for Burnley and held the ball up to get others involved. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Petr Cech - 6 Made a couple of good saves including a long range free kick which he did well to turn behind. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Laurent Koscielny - 6 Assured in possession and frequently stepped forward to start attacking moves Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Shkodran Mustafi - 5 Tried to tame Ashley Barnes in the air and had mixed success. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Nacho Monreal - 5 Was poor defensively. Lost almost every header he went for and was slow when attempting to tackle on the ground. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Hector Bellerin - 5 Hugged the touchline in an attempt to stretch Burnley but had little involvement. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Aaron Ramsey - 6 Could have put Arsenal ahead in the first half but missed a first time shot in front of goal. Arsenal FC via Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Granit Xhaka - 5 Conceded unnecessary fouls in dangerous areas. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Sead Kolasinac - 5 Misplaced several passes and lost possession. Some good runs going forward but nothing spectacular. Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Alex Iwobi - 4 Fortunate to start for Mesut Ozil who was ill. Did not do anything worthy of note. Came off after 67 minutes. AFP/Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Alexis Sanchez - 7 Dropped deeper as the game went on to get involved. Scored the winning goal. Arsenal FC via Getty Images Burnley vs Arsenal: Player ratings Alexandre Lacazette - 5 Worked off scraps and was limited in what he could do in the middle so often drifted wide. Getty Images

“We need to play game by game and not think too much about what's going on around us because the only way is if you win your game you give yourself a chance,” the 35-year-old goalkeeper said.

“The teams at this moment who are above us, if they keep going and keep winning, then you can't catch them, but you need to make sure that you win your game first and then let's see what will happen.

“It's only 13 games in, that's the most important thing and there's so many points to be won. You need to carry on for 38 games and show consistency.”

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Arsenal have enjoyed a perfect record in six home league games this season but have struggled to build momentum having lost four of their seven matches on the road.

“Apart from the Everton win away, a good result at Chelsea (draw), we haven't been getting results away from home.

“Hopefully we've turned the corner in terms of the away games and we need to carry on with our home form. If we can get as many away points as well then we will climb up the table.”