Arsenal is set to face Sheffield United in an exciting Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
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Fresh from their victory over Sevilla in the Champions League, Mikel Arteta’s side will be looking to continue their winning momentum.
On the other hand, Sheffield United, currently languishing at the bottom of the league, will be desperate for a much-needed win.
In their recent league encounter, Arsenal showed great resilience as they fought back from a 2-0 deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Chelsea.
Arsenal bounced back against Sevilla with a 2-1 scoreline, thanks to Jesus’ exceptional performance.
Their Brazilian stars, Gabriel Magalhaes, Gabriel Jesus, and Gabriel Martinelli, played a crucial role in the win.
Despite their impressive form, Arsenal missed an opportunity to climb higher in the Premier League standings due to a poor first-half display against Chelsea.
However, they remain unbeaten in the league this season and have consistently found the back of the net.
This statistic will be concerning for Sheffield United, who have struggled to secure points and have conceded multiple goals in their recent matches.
Sheffield United, coming off a spirited performance against Manchester United, will be hoping to build on their positives.
Although they lost the match, their resilience was evident.
However, the Blades find themselves rooted to the bottom of the league, with no wins and only one draw so far.
They have also struggled away from home, failing to secure a single point on their travels this season.
Historically, Arsenal has dominated fixtures against Sheffield United, and the Gunners will be confident of extending their winning streak.
The last time Sheffield United defeated Arsenal in London was 53 years ago, in 1971.
Considering their current form, it will be a tough task for Sheffield United to change that record.
Team News:
Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus suffered a hamstring injury during their Champions League victory over Sevilla.
While the extent of the injury is yet to be determined, Eddie Nketiah is ready to step in if needed.
Arsenal also has Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber sidelined due to muscular concerns.
Sheffield United continues to struggle with injuries.
Anel Ahmedhodzic recently damaged his hamstring, joining a long list of absentees including Chris Basham, Daniel Jebbison, Max Lowe, Tom Davies, John Egan, and Rhys Norrington-Davies.
Oli McBurnie’s sore groin will also need assessing before the match.
Predicted Lineups:
Arsenal:
Raya;
White, Saliba, Gabriel, Zinchenko;
Odegaard, Jorginho, Rice;
Saka, Nketiah, Martinelli
Sheffield United:
Foderingham;
Bogle, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas;
McAtee, Souza, Norwood, Hamer;
Archer, Brewster
Prediction:
Given Sheffield United’s defensive vulnerabilities and Arsenal’s attacking prowess, it is likely that Arsenal will come out on top.
We predict a comfortable 3-0 victory for Arsenal, with the home team possibly keeping a clean sheet.
