Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 5 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Daniel Robathan
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Mike Dean
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City FC | 5 | 15 |
| 2 | Arsenal FC | 5 | 12 |
| 3 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 5 | 10 |
| 4 | Brentford FC | 5 | 9 |
| 5 | Leeds United FC | 5 | 9 |
| 6 | Liverpool FC | 5 | 9 |
| 7 | Everton FC | 5 | 9 |
| 8 | Hull City AFC | 5 | 8 |
| 9 | Newcastle United FC | 5 | 8 |
| 10 | Chelsea FC | 5 | 7 |
| 11 | Ipswich Town FC | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester United FC | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 5 | 5 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal Palace FC | 5 | 4 |
| 16 | Aston Villa FC | 5 | 4 |
| 17 | AFC Bournemouth | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | Coventry City FC | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | Fulham FC | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 5 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jan | Manchester United FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Dec | Chelsea FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | AFC Bournemouth | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Everton FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan | Arsenal FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Jan | West Ham United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Jan | Liverpool FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Manchester City FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Dec | Watford FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Dec | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
60%
Clean Sheets
Arsenal FC this season
Arsenal FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Arsenal FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
–/2
46-60
4/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Arsenal FC
| Bukayo Saka | 3 G |
| Martin Odegaard | 2 G |
| Kai Havertz | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Sheffield United FC gets underway.
- 4' Oliver Norwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 4.
- 9' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 14' John Egan has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Arsenal FC and Sheffield United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' With 4 assists to his name this season, Bukayo Saka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Arsenal FC.
- 29' The 33-year-old Granit Xhaka has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 34' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 39' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' Arsenal FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
- 45' A goal from the Brazil international Martinelli! He fires home on 45 to make it 1-0!
- 50' It is a cagey affair so far. Arsenal FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
- 51' George Baldock is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' The Sheffield United FC bench stirs into life. Lys Mousset is withdrawn and Billy Sharp gets his opportunity.
- 61' Arsenal FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' Sheffield United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 67' A change in the Sheffield United FC ranks — John Lundstram exits the field as Callum Robinson enters on 67.
- 72' Callum Robinson needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 74' Eddie Nketiah is replacing Alexandre Lacazette for the Arsenal FC side.
- 76' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Muhamed Besic on, Chris Basham off on 76 minutes.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 83' Goal! John Fleck scores his 13 goal in 370 matches.
- 88' Alexandre Lacazette is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Arsenal FC tonight.
- 90' Granit Xhaka has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — Arsenal FC 1-1 Sheffield United FC. Honours even.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 10
- 34
- 20
- 15
- 9
- 23
- 19
- 77
- 35
Bench
- 29
- 26
- 2
- 16
-
30
Eddie Nketiah ↑ 74'
- 8
- 28
Coach
Arteta
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Lys Mousset ↓ Billy Sharp 56'
- 9
- 16
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Muhamed Besic 76'
- 5
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 1
Bench
- 15
- 23
-
11
Callum Robinson ↑ 67'
- 18
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 56'
-
27
Muhamed Besic ↑ 76'
- 21
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martinelli | 3 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 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
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-01-18
Arsenal FC
1–1
Sheffield United FC
D
2020-01-10
Sheffield United FC
1–0
West Ham United FC
W
2020-01-02
Liverpool FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2019-12-29
Manchester City FC
2–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2019-12-26
Sheffield United FC
1–1
Watford FC
D
2019-12-21
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
0–1
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.96
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Arsenal FC or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
71%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
60%
Arsenal FC or Sheffield United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Arsenal FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.2%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
6.2%
0 – 2
5.3%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
3%
1 – 3
2%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 22% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.