Mikel Arteta’s dazzling side tonight, thrashed a hapless Sheffield United 6-0 at Bramall Lane with a premier League title Chase statement performance.
From the first blast of the refree’s whistle, the gunners sent out clear warning signs they were at Bramall Lane for a serious business. The winning hunger became clear in the very first minute when Declan Rice charged down and let loose a slick pass deep into the half of the home team. Bukayo Saka connected with Rice’s effort and fired against the upright. Almost immediately, Gabriel Martinelli’s effort which was cleared off the line sent the message clear that Arsenal wanted a win.
Not long afterwards, with clear dominance, Arsenal went for a well-worked kill. Down the left, Martinelli pulled the ball back for Martin Odegaard who got the opener.
In a very short interval after the opening goal, golden boy, Bukayo Saka beat Austen Trusty easily down the right before curling his dangerous cross which was deflected into his own net by Jayden Bogle for a own goal.
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Within 15 minutes of play, Arsenal already had it wrapped with 3-0.
Martinelli in a combination with Jakub Kiwior down the left crafted a shot that was slightly deflected to beat Ivo Grbic in goal.
Arsenal continued to their rampage relentlessly, Rice and Kai Havertz giving dazzlingly beautiful football to the fans as both tested Grbic’s reflexes severally. Havertz eventually struck home from an unbelievable angle with the relentless assist from Martinelli.
The fluidity of the Arsenal pack and their marked dominance was demonstrated with a sequence of passes from which Saka broke off, got past Osborn and sent a cross
Which Declan Rice slotted into the net to make it 5-0.
Not done, in what began as a midfield ball juggling between Jorginho and Havertz, the gunners sealed the embarrassing 6-0 defeat of Sheffield United when Ben White, took off from the efforts of the duo and struck home with a left-footed shot.
Another unforgettable match day, Arsenal’s assertive title race statement is made, with 11 games to go in the season.
