Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2023-24

Arsenal FC

5 – 0

Full Time

Sheffield United FC

Sat 28 Oct 2023 · 14:00 UTC Emirates Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Eddie Nketiah 28' 1–0

Eddie Nketiah 50' 2–0

Eddie Nketiah 58' 3–0

Fabio Vieira pen 88' 4–0

Takehiro Tomiyasu 90+7' 5–0

Y 60' Ben Osborn

Y 70' Jayden Bogle

Y 87' Oliver Norwood

Overview

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Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal FC 10 games · 27 pts (2026/27)
Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Tim Robinson
Assistant 1 Edward Smart (England)
Assistant 2 Nicholas Greenhalgh (England)

3 games this season 🟨 4.0/game ⚽ 11.3 goals/game

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	Arsenal FC	10	27
2	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	10	22
3	Manchester City FC	10	21
4	Liverpool FC	10	18
5	Chelsea FC	10	16
6	Everton FC	10	16
7	AFC Bournemouth	10	15
8	Brentford FC	10	14
9	Leeds United FC	10	14
10	Aston Villa FC	10	13
11	Tottenham Hotspur FC	10	12
12	Newcastle United FC	10	12
13	Hull City AFC	10	11
14	Ipswich Town FC	10	11
15	Fulham FC	10	10
16	Nottingham Forest FC	10	9
17	Coventry City FC	10	9
18	Manchester United FC	10	8
19	Sunderland AFC	10	8
20	Crystal Palace FC	10	7

Head-to-Head

Arsenal FC 7 games · Avg 3.3 goals Sheffield United FC

Last 5 meetings

2023-10-28 Arsenal FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC 2021-04-11 Sheffield United FC 0–3 Arsenal FC 2020-10-04 Arsenal FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC 2020-06-28 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Arsenal FC 2020-01-18 Arsenal FC 1–1 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Arsenal FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Oct	Sheffield United FC	H	5–0	W
24 Oct	Sevilla FC	A	2–1	W
21 Oct	Chelsea FC	A	2–2	D
08 Oct	Manchester City FC	H	1–0	W
03 Oct	Racing Club de Lens	A	1–2	L
30 Sep	AFC Bournemouth	A	4–0	W

Sheffield United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
28 Oct	Arsenal FC	A	0–5	L
21 Oct	Manchester United FC	H	1–2	L
07 Oct	Fulham FC	A	1–3	L
30 Sep	West Ham United FC	A	0–2	L
24 Sep	Newcastle United FC	H	0–8	L
16 Sep	Tottenham Hotspur FC	A	1–2	L

Key Stats

43% Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)

71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

70% Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Arsenal FC

0-15

2/1

16-30

3/–

31-45

–/2

46-60

4/2

61-75

4/–

76+

2/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Arsenal FC

Martin Odegaard	3 G
Kai Havertz	3 G
Bukayo Saka	3 G
Bruno Guimaraes	2 G

Events

Match Events

0' The ball is rolling at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
5' The 26-year-old Jakub Kiwior has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sheffield United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
25' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
28' Eddie Nketiah puts Arsenal FC on the lead.
33' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
38' Jack Robinson has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
43' A quiet spell here at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
48' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 48 minutes.
50' The deadlock is broken! Eddie Nketiah gets on the scoresheet on 50 minutes.
55' Luke Thomas is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
58' Eddie Nketiah adds to his 1 season tally! Arsenal FC lead 3-0 — and this changes everything.
60' Sheffield United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
60' Rhian Brewster makes way for Ben Osborn at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Sheffield United FC.
65' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
66' Fresh legs for Arsenal FC! Takehiro Tomiyasu comes on to replace Ben White.
70' The referee has no hesitation. Jayden Bogle is booked for Sheffield United FC — Yellow card on 70.
72' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 72 minute. James McAtee leaves to be changed by John Fleck.
73' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 73 minute. Bukayo Saka leaves to be changed by Reiss Nelson.
74' The crowd applauds Emile Smith Rowe as he leaves the pitch. Fabio Vieira steps in for Arsenal FC.
79' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
83' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Gustavo Hamer is withdrawn and Ryan One gets his opportunity.
87' Oliver Norwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 87.
88' Fabio Vieira doubles the advantage! 4-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
90' Mohamed Elneny is ready to make an impact after coming on for Declan Rice at the 90 minute mark.
Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Arsenal FC players.

Lineups

Arsenal FC Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Mikel Arteta

Sheffield United FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

19
Jack Robinson
20
Jayden Bogle ↓ George Baldock 72'
16
Oliver Norwood
8
Gustavo Hamer ↓ Ryan One 83'
5
Auston Trusty
18
Wesley Foderingham
21
Vinicius Souza
7
Rhian Brewster ↓ Ben Osborn 60'
25
Anis Ben Slimane ↓ Cameron Archer 60'
14
Luke Thomas
28
James McAtee ↓ John Fleck 72'

Bench

23
Ben Osborn ↑ 60'
1
Adam Davies
4
John Fleck ↑ 72'
2
George Baldock ↑ 72'
10
Cameron Archer ↑ 60'
27
Yasser Larouci
35
Andre Brooks
11
Benie Traore
26
Ryan One ↑ 83'

Coach Paul Heckingbottom

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Eddie Nketiah	3
Martinelli	3
David McGoldrick	2
Nicolas Pepe	2
Alexandre Lacazette	2
Takehiro Tomiyasu	1
Lys Mousset	1
Fabio Vieira	1

Head to Head

Arsenal FC Form

2023-10-28 Arsenal FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC W 2023-10-24 Sevilla FC 1–2 Arsenal FC W 2023-10-21 Chelsea FC 2–2 Arsenal FC D 2023-10-08 Arsenal FC 1–0 Manchester City FC W 2023-10-03 Racing Club de Lens 2–1 Arsenal FC L 2023-09-30 AFC Bournemouth 0–4 Arsenal FC W

Sheffield United FC Form

2023-10-28 Arsenal FC 5–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-10-21 Sheffield United FC 1–2 Manchester United FC L 2023-10-07 Fulham FC 3–1 Sheffield United FC L 2023-09-30 West Ham United FC 2–0 Sheffield United FC L 2023-09-24 Sheffield United FC 0–8 Newcastle United FC L 2023-09-16 Tottenham Hotspur FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

4 / 4

2.25 Arsenal FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.72 Sheffield United FC xG

I would bet for: Arsenal FC to win 71% + Over 2.5 goals 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Arsenal FC71% Draw19% Sheffield United FC10%

Actual: Arsenal FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct

Yes46% 0% No54%

Avg goals/match: 2.97

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	93%	7%
± 1.5	79%	21%
± 2.5	56%	44%
± 3.5	34%	66%
± 4.5	18%	82%

Double Chance

Arsenal FC or Draw

90%

Draw or Sheffield United FC

29%

Arsenal FC or Sheffield United FC

81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct

Arsenal FC51% Draw40% Sheffield United FC9%

Actual: Arsenal FC win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–0 not predicted

5 – 0

Actual

2 – 0

12.9%

1 – 0

11.2%

3 – 0

9.4%

2 – 1

1 – 1

3 – 1

6.8%

0 – 0

6.7%

4 – 0

5.3%

4 – 1

3.9%

2 – 2

3.2%

0 – 1

3.1%

1 – 2

2.8%

Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC

Handicap	Arsenal FC covers	Push	Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5	26%	—	74%
-2	26%	21%	52%
-1.5	48%	—	52%
-1	48%	23%	29%
-0.5	71%	—	29%
+0.5	90%	—	10%
+1	90%	7%	3%
+1.5	97%	—	3%
+2	97%	2%	1%
+2.5	99%	—	1%

Clean Sheet

Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet

49% ✗

Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet

11% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.