Arsenal made history with a dominant 6-0 victory away to Sheffield United, putting them within two points of the Premier League summit under Mikel Arteta’s leadership.
Facing the Championship-bound Blades, Arsenal knew they had to respond to their title rivals’ results. They did so emphatically, scoring five first-half goals at Bramall Lane, with Ben White adding a thunderous strike to complete the rout.
This win marked Arsenal’s seventh consecutive Premier League victory and made them the first English league side to win three consecutive away games by five or more goals.
In contrast, Sheffield United’s struggles continued as they conceded five or more goals in four successive home games across all competitions. The first half was particularly humiliating for them, with an own goal from Jayden Bogle and goals from Martin Odegaard and Gabriel Martinelli within the first 15 minutes.
The domination continued in the second half, with Arsenal’s relentless attack leading to more goals. The Blades’ fans expressed their frustration with boos as their team struggled to contain Arsenal’s onslaught.
š¬ “Coming to this ground is always very difficult. And the team, again, showed a high level of performance – of desire, of quality, and Iām really pleased, obviously.”
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Despite making several changes, Arsenal maintained their dominance, with goals from Kai Havertz and Declan Rice adding to the embarrassment for Sheffield United. The match ended with Arsenal’s 6th goal, a thunderbolt from Ben White, marking the club’s 10,000th goal in history.
Arsenal’s performance showcased not only their quality but also their fighting spirit, leaving Sheffield United and their fans reeling from the defeat.
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