Putting in what was a stunning performance at Bramall Lane on Monday night, Arsenal breezed their way to a remarkable 6-0 romp against Sheffield United.
Flying out of the traps here and making another statement of intent, the Gunners were remarkably 3-0 up within the opening 15 minutes and entered the half-time break with a 5-0 lead.
In what was a stunning first-half display, Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and a Jayden Bogle own goal saw a mass exodus from Bramall Lane.
With Ben White eventually notching Arsenal’s sixth of the night 13 minutes after the restart, the Gunners have certainly hit top gear at a crucial time.
Continuing to gain a fearsome reputation for their astonishing displays in the final third, the Londoners now find themselves sat just two points adrift of climbing back to the top of the Premier League table.
While Arsenal might still most of Monday’s headlines, Sheffield United will receive plenty of backlash following another woeful display on home soil.
With the home support embarking on a mass exodus prior to the half-time break, the Blades have now lost all of their last four showdowns in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 21-2.
In a showdown that was completely one-way traffic at Bramall Lane, we have taken a look at the key talking points from Monday’s contest.
Arsenal make another title statement
While Arsenal might have suffered last-gasp heartbreak on February 21st as they opened their Champions League knockout stage adventure with a 1-0 loss against Porto, the Gunners are enjoying a stunning domestic romp.
Although Arteta’s young squad might have eventually fallen short in their bid to claim a first Premier League crown since 2004 last season, Monday’s guests have their sights firmly set on making real history this time around.
With the mood around the red half of north London at a famous high, Arsenal have won all of their previous seven top-flight…
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Author : Tom Dunstan
Publish date : 2024-03-05 10:56:07
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