Scott Parker Hails Arsenal as “A Top, Top Team” After Burnley’s 2–0 Defeat — Admits Gunners Have What It Takes to Be Champions

Burnley head coach Scott Parker has praised Arsenal as “a top, top team” after watching his side fall 2–0 to the Premier League leaders at Turf Moor on Saturday.

The Gunners continued their blistering form with first-half goals from Viktor Gyökeres and Declan Rice, securing their seventh consecutive clean sheet in all competitions and extending their lead at the top of the table to seven points.

Speaking after the game, Parker didn’t hold back his admiration for Mikel Arteta’s side, describing Arsenal as a complete team capable of going all the way this season.

“They’re just a very, very good team,” Parker said.
“They have every single ingredient to go and win the league this year. In every facet of their game — defensively, attacking-wise, set plays — they’re a top, top team. We just fell a little bit short today.”

Despite Burnley’s effort to stay compact, Arsenal’s dominance was evident throughout, with their fluid passing, high pressing, and solid defensive structure making them nearly untouchable.

💭 Opinion: Arsenal Are Looking Like True Champions — and the Respect Is Earning Itself

Scott Parker’s words may have come after a defeat, but they carry the kind of honesty that football fans appreciate. Arsenal, right now, don’t just look like league leaders — they look like champions in the making.

From Gyökeres’ sharp instincts to Declan Rice’s composure and leadership, Mikel Arteta has built a side that’s balanced, hungry, and fearless. Their ability to keep seven consecutive clean sheets speaks volumes about their discipline, while their attacking play shows creativity and confidence rarely seen at Arsenal since the Wenger era.

But what’s even more telling is how rival managers are beginning to publicly acknowledge Arsenal’s dominance. When opponents start calling you “a top, top team,” it means the fear factor is real.

If the Gunners can maintain this momentum — keeping key players fit and staying mentally sharp — they might just turn respect into silverware. And for long-suffering Arsenal fans, that would be the sweetest reward for their patience and loyalty.