Arsenal effortlessly extended their winning streak to seven Premier League games, dismantling a hapless Sheffield United side 6-0 at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners raced to a 3-0 lead within 13 minutes and a commanding 5-0 advantage by halftime.
Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Ben White found the net for Mikel Arteta’s side, along with an own goal by Jayden Bogle.
This dominant victory keeps Arsenal two points behind leaders Liverpool and firmly entrenched in the title race.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United sinks deeper into distress, remaining 11 points adrift of safety with just 11 games left.
Arsenal’s relentless pressure was evident from the start. Within five minutes, Odegaard slotted home the opener, left unmarked in the box.
Bogle’s own goal and Martinelli’s deflected strike quickly extended the lead. Havertz added a fourth, capitalizing on a clever through ball from Martinelli as demoralized fans began exiting Bramall Lane.
An intricate passing sequence led to Rice’s fifth goal before the break.
The Gunners showed no mercy after halftime. White blasted in their sixth, highlighting Arsenal’s attacking prowess.
Martin Odegaard's game by numbers for Arsenal vs. Sheffield United: #SHUARS
115 touches
100% dribbles completed
90% pass accuracy
84/93 passes completed
3 dribbles 🥇
4 shots
4 chances created
1 goalCaptain Fantastic. 🏆🏆🏆 pic.twitter.com/1TssEIeUoL
— Olt Sports (@oltsport_) March 4, 2024
Their victory sets a new English league record for three consecutive away wins by a margin of five or more goals.
Conversely, Sheffield United’s collapse marks them as the first English league side to lose four consecutive home games in all competitions while conceding five or more.