Arsenal Thrashes Sheffield United 5-0, Maintains Unbeaten Run

London, England – October 28, 2023

Arsenal continued their impressive Premier League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over a struggling Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium, extending their unbeaten run this season to ten matches (W7, D3). The Gunners’ triumph showcased their prowess, while Sheffield United’s woes continued as they suffered their ninth defeat of the season.

Unbeaten in 36 home Premier League fixtures against newly-promoted sides (W31, D5), Arsenal entered the match as clear favorites, and they wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The breakthrough came in the 29th minute when a precise cross from Declan Rice found Eddie Nketiah, who, in the absence of Gabriel Jesus due to injury, displayed finesse with a delicate touch and finish, notching his third league goal of the campaign.

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The Gunners couldn’t double their lead before half-time, but they remained firmly in control, exploiting Sheffield United’s record-equalling poor start to the Premier League season (D1, L8).

Any lingering doubts about the outcome were quickly extinguished in the second half when Nketiah added his second goal. The Arsenal forward capitalized on a loose ball following Wes Foderingham’s inability to deal with a corner delivery. Nketiah then saved his best for last, unleashing a thunderous long-range strike into the top corner to complete his first Premier League hat-trick and put the game beyond doubt with over half an hour remaining.

The remainder of the match played out at a casual pace, with Fábio Vieira adding another goal from the penalty spot. Substitute Takehiro Tomiyasu also joined in the goal-scoring action, netting his first goal for Arsenal in his 50th Premier League appearance.

This resounding victory propelled Arsenal into the second spot in the Premier League standings, just two points behind their North London rivals, Tottenham Hotspur. In contrast, Sheffield United’s dismal season continued, as they suffered their ninth defeat in the Premier League and extended their poor head-to-head record with just two wins in their last 20 league encounters. Arsenal’s fans had plenty to celebrate as their team maintained their impressive unbeaten run and solidified their position near the top of the table.