Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Emirates Stadium.
- Arsenal FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Robert Jones
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee Tim Wood
- Referee Mark Scholes
- Referee Andre Marriner
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Sheffield United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Sep | Liverpool FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Sep | West Ham United FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Sep | Fulham FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Chelsea FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jul | Watford FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | Arsenal FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Leeds United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Sep | Aston Villa FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 14 Sep | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Jul | Southampton FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Jul | Everton FC | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' And we are off! Arsenal FC vs Sheffield United FC — let the football do the talking.
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' Ben Osborn has been relatively quiet despite scoring 10 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Arsenal FC and Sheffield United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Arsenal FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 38' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sander Berge on 38.
- 43' Arsenal FC is showing some good football. However, Arsenal FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gabriel Magalhaes suffering a number of foals already.
- 53' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Sheffield United FC that had 366 games and scored 436 goals.
- 56' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 56 minute. Oliver Burke leaves to be changed by Oliver McBurnie.
- 58' Another change for Arsenal FC made on 58 minute. Eddie Nketiah leaves to be changed by Nicolas Pepe.
- 61' Assisted by Hector Bellerin with the perfectly-timed delivery and Bukayo Saka makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 63' John Fleck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ben Osborn on 63 minute.
- 64' Nicolas Pepe adds to his 2 season tally! Arsenal FC lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 69' Arsenal FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 76' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Chris Basham is replaced by Billy Sharp on 76 minute.
- 81' A tactical swap from Arsenal FC — Granit Xhaka on, Dani Ceballos off on 81 minutes.
- 83' Assisted by George Baldock with the perfectly-timed delivery and David McGoldrick makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 87' The Arsenal FC manager makes a substitution. Bukayo Saka departs to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
- Arsenal FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Arsenal FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 25
- 2
-
30
Eddie Nketiah ↓ Nicolas Pepe 58'
- 14
- 12
- 23
- 6
-
8
Dani Ceballos ↓ Granit Xhaka 81'
- 3
- 7
Bench
-
34
Granit Xhaka ↑ 81'
- 16
-
15
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ↑ 87'
- 9
-
19
Nicolas Pepe ↑ 58'
- 13
- 28
Coach
Arteta
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oliver Burke ↓ Oliver McBurnie 56'
- 1
- 19
-
23
Ben Osborn ↓ John Fleck 63'
- 17
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Billy Sharp 76'
- 3
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 8
Bench
- 22
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 56'
- 16
-
4
John Fleck ↑ 63'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 76'
- 13
- 18
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Martinelli | 3 |
| Eddie Nketiah | 3 |
| David McGoldrick | 2 |
| Nicolas Pepe | 2 |
| Alexandre Lacazette | 2 |
| Martin Odegaard | 1 |
| Kai Havertz | 1 |
| John Lundstram | 1 |
Head to Head
Arsenal FC Form
Sheffield United FC Form
2020-10-04
Arsenal FC
2–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-27
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Leeds United FC
L
2020-09-21
Aston Villa FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-09-14
Sheffield United FC
0–2
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
L
2020-07-26
Southampton FC
3–1
Sheffield United FC
L
2020-07-20
Sheffield United FC
0–1
Everton FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55
Arsenal FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Arsenal FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Arsenal FC or Draw
79%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
46%
Arsenal FC or Sheffield United FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
10.8%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 0
4.5%
0 – 2
3.9%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Arsenal FC
| Handicap | Arsenal FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 15% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Arsenal FC keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.