 Xhaka started against the team he began his career with, and also faced his brother Taulant for the first time in club football while Mohamed Elneny was also brought on as a substitute against his former side.Walcott scored a first half double, with a brace in assists from Sánchez, securing a 2–0 win.Arsenal resumed Premier League action on 2 October, facing Burnley at Turf Moor.