Sheffield United higher group than their outcomes present – Arteta
Rampant Arsenal made historical past with a 6-0 win away to shambolic Sheffield United as Mikel Arteta’s facet moved again to inside two factors of the Premier League summit.
Having seen title rivals Liverpool edge previous Nottingham Forest and Manchester Metropolis defeat Manchester United, Mikel Arteta’s males knew they needed to reply on the Championship-bound Blades.
Arsenal did so in fashion and will simply have struck greater than the 5 first-half objectives they managed at Bramall Lane, the place the Monday night mauling was accomplished by a Ben White thunderbolt.
This was the Gunners’ seventh straight Premier League win and noticed them grow to be the primary English league facet to win three consecutive away video games by 5 or extra objectives.
In contrast, the Blades have now conceded 5 or extra in 4 successive residence video games in all competitions.
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FULL TIME! Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
There was a time when the scoreline indelibly related to Arsenal was 1-0. Not now, and if there have been factors earlier within the season when Mikel Arteta gave the impression to be paying tribute to George Graham’s low-risk, low-scoring facet, now it’s extra more likely to be 5-0 to the Arsenal. Or, on this case, a second 6-0 away win in a month.
Arteta’s Arsenal are the roundheads who’ve reinvented themselves as cavaliers. There are occasions when title-chasing groups can discover the objectives dry up within the run-in. However Arsenal have grown extra expansive, extra thrilling, extra ebullient. They grew to become the primary group in Premier League historical past to attain 5 or extra instances in three consecutive away matches and the division’s prime scorers. And in the event that they have been aided by the ineptitude of Sheffield United, who plummeted to a historic low by conceding at the least 5 objectives for the fourth successive residence recreation, this was a shocking demonstration of attacking power.
Match report by Richard Jolly at Bramall Lane
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 22:13
FULL TIME! Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
MIkel Arteta confirmed Gabriel Martinelli picked up a “minimize” to his foot however averted a severe harm throughout Arsenal’s record-breaking Premier League win at Sheffield United on Monday night time.
The Gunners produced one other devastating attacking show as they thrashed Chris Wilder’s facet 6-0 for his or her seventh straight win within the Premier League.
Arsenal have scored 31 objectives over that run, and have become the primary group in English league historical past to win three consecutive away video games by a margin of 5 or extra objectives. The Gunners additionally beat Burnley 5-0 and West Ham 6-0 final month, each within the Premier League.
Martinelli scored Arsenal’s third purpose, inside simply quarter-hour, however the sight of the Brazilian hobbling off in the course of the second half would have been a priority for Arteta forward of a vital run of fixtures.
Bukayo Saka was additionally withdrawn at half-time, with Arteta confirming the England worldwide was “feeling sick” when he was changed by Fabio Vieira.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 22:45
FULL TIME! Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
Arsenal magnificent. Sheffield United woeful.
It wasn’t fairly prime in opposition to backside, however after slicing the hole to Liverpool and Manchester Metropolis, Arsenal can now go there in the event that they beat Brentford on Saturday.
That’s seven wins in a row within the Premier League.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:57
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
90 minutes: Simply the 5 minutes of added time.
Arsenal have spared Sheffield United right here however it will nonetheless equal their greatest ever Premier League away win.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:52
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
85 minutes: A uncommon effort from United, however Bogle’s shot is large and was as tame as their defending was earlier than half time.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:48
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
83 minutes: SAVE! Ivo Grbic denies Jesus with a tremendous save to his left, getting his fingers to a curling effort from the Brazilian.
Beautiful play from Havertz to set it up.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:44
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
78 minutes: Probability! A gap for Kiwior, however he can’t information his header on the right track! Arsenal have taken their foot effectively off the tempo now, a lot to Sheffield United’s aid.
That would change although…
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:41
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
76 minutes: Arsenal have now scored 31 objectives in simply seven video games, and it’s fully modified the purpose distinction standings within the Prmeier League title.
Arsenal now have +45, six greater than Liverpool (+39) and 10 extra Manchester Metropolis (+35)
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:38
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
73 minutes: All of the extra cause to get these Arsenal gamers wrapped up in cotton wool.
Declan Rice is off now, changed by Leandro Trossard.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:35
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal
68 minutes: Martinelli’s harm seemed like a knock to his proper boot, quite than a twist to his ankle.
Arsenal face Brentford on Saturday earlier than taking part in Porto within the second leg of their Champions League knockout tie, of their ultimate recreation earlier than the worldwide break.
Then it’s Manchester Metropolis on March 31.
Jamie Braidwood4 March 2024 21:31