Unbeaten Arsenal welcome massively beaten Sheffield United to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
The Gunners are coming into this game off the back of a comfortable Champions League victory over Sevilla, while Sheffield United visit North London after losing to Manchester United on Matchday 8 in the Premier League.
Mikel Arteta’s side defeated Sevilla by 2-1, while Sheffield United fell to a 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane against Manchester United.
Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus got in on the scoring act to give the Gunners a win over the Spanish side with Nemanja Gudelj halving the deficit later on.
For the Blades, Scott Mctominay’s goal and Diogo Dalot’s exquisite finish condemned Paul Heckingbottom’s side to a defeat on the home turf, despite Oliver McBurnie’s penalty drawing them level in the 34th minute.
In Arsenal’s last league encounter, they clawed their way back to draw 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, in a game of fine margins.
Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk’s goals had put the home side into a cruising 2-0 lead over Arsenal, with both goals coming in the early stages of the first and second half respectively.
However, following a blunder from Robert Sanchez, Declan Rice pounced to halve the deficit for the Gunners, before Leandro Trossard struck 7 minutes later.
The Gunners maintain unbeaten start to the Premier League season
Snatching a draw from Stamford Bridge meant that Arsenal kept their league unbeaten run intact, with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur being the other team also unbeaten in the Premier League.
The Gunners are the favorites to pick up the 3 points on Saturday, October 28, 2023, but Sheffield United might also have something up their sleeves.
It is known that Manchester United have had a bad start to the season this campaign, but the manner in which they held the Red Devils for most parts of the game could be a sign of something positive to come.
They also held Manchester City by the scruff of the neck, in their league encounter on August 27, 2023.
The Cityzens had to dig deep to secure a 2-1 win at Bramall Lane, but they travel to the Emirates this time around.
Arsenal defeated Sheffield United home and away in the 2020/21 Premier League season with an aggregate scoreline of 5-1.
When last did Sheffield United defeat Arsenal?
Sheffield United last defeated the Gunners in London 53 years ago, precisely, 1971, with a 1-0 shocking victory at Highbury.
Only time indeed will tell what will unfold on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in the encounter that will be played at the Emirates Stadium.
Team News For Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus appears to be nursing a knock after it looked like he tweaked his hamstring in the closing stages of their 2-1 win over Sevilla.
Thomas Partey, who picked up a muscle injury ahead of the midweek Champions League game will not feature in the clash.
Jurrien Timber is also still nursing a long-term injury, with his return date uncertain yet.
Team News For Sheffield United
There are several players on the injury list for Paul Heckingbottom’s side, with Anel Ahmedhodzic nursing a hamstring injury.
Chris Basham is battling an ankle problem, Tom Davies, Daniel Jebbison, Max Lowe, John Egan, and Rhys Norrington-Davies are also all absent from the encounter due to injury.
Olivier McBurnie who scored the penalty against Manchester United is a doubt for the game due to a groin injury.
George Baldock and William Osula are also doubtful for the visit to North London due to injury issues.
Arsenal’s possible starting lineup:
Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko, Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Sheffield United’s possible starting lineup:
Foderingham, Bogle, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas, McAtee, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, Archer, and Brewster
Prediction: Arsenal 3 – 0 Sheffield United
The Gunners are fully equipped to hand Sheffield United their 9th loss of the season in 10 games, compounding the woes of Paul Heckingbottom’s side.
Sheffield United shouldn’t be a big scare to Arsenal, who will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League when they face on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
Kick Off Time: 03:00 PM (BST)
