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Ben White supplies final humiliation as Arsenal run wild at Sheffield United
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Arsenal in complete control over dreadful Sheffield United
Arsenal delivered a stunning performance with a 6-0 victory over Sheffield United on Monday, matching their biggest Premier League away win and closing the gap to just two points behind leaders Liverpool.
Under the guidance of Mikel Arteta, Arsenal currently sit in third place with 61 points from 27 games, trailing Manchester City by just a single point but boasting a superior goal difference. Meanwhile, Sheffield United remains rooted to the bottom of the table with only 13 points, a daunting 11 points adrift from safety.
From the onset, Arsenal displayed sheer ruthlessness as they effortlessly tore through Sheffield United’s defense. Martin Odegaard set the tone with an early fifth-minute goal, followed by an own goal from Jayden Bogle in the 13th minute. Gabriel Martinelli added to the onslaught just two minutes later, sending disheartened United fans streaming towards the exits. Further goals from Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Ben White ensured a resounding victory for the Gunners.
Despite the early fireworks threatening to rewrite Premier League history, Arteta’s tactical substitutions, including resting Bukayo Saka after an impressive first half, somewhat spared Sheffield United from further humiliation.
Arsenal’s dominant display not only matched their record Premier League away victory but also marked a historic achievement as the first team in English League history to secure three consecutive away wins by a margin of five goals or more.
Additionally, the match saw Arsenal reach a significant milestone with their 10,000th goal in their esteemed 138-year history.
Overall, the game stands as one of the most one-sided encounters in Premier League history, serving as a ruthless statement of intent from Arsenal.