Arsenal will face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane on Monday night in their quest to maintain their 100% winning streak in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta has described Sheffield United as “a really difficult team to beat.” Can the Gunners continue their 100% Premier League record?
Sheffield United
Sheffield United are the bottom team in the Premier League table with only 13 points from 26 games, and the Blades have the worst goalscoring record in the league, scoring just eleven goals so far in the season. Sheffield have lost four out of their last five Premier League games, winning only once. In their last match, the Blades were defeated 1-0 by Wolves away from their home soil.
Sheffield United have been struggling when playing at home in front of their fans. In their last five home matches, they have been unable to win a game, losing four times and drawing only once with West Ham. During this poor run, Sheffield United conceded a total of 20 goals while only scoring six.
Sheffield United Team News
Ben Brereton Diaz and George Baldock have been declared fit to play in the upcoming match, which is great news for Sheffield United. However, the team still has several injury concerns to deal with, including Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Chris Basham, John Egan, Cameron Archer, Anis Ben Slimane, and Daniel Jebbison. Additionally, Mason Holgate will be suspended for the game due to his red card in the previous match against Brighton.
Sheffield United Possible Starting 11
Sheffield United (3-5-2): Grbic; Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Robinson; Bogle, Norwood, Souza, Hamer, Larouci; McAtee, Brewster
Arsenal
Arsenal is heading into its game against Sheffield on the back of winning six straight matches in the Premier League. Their impressive performance has placed them among the top contenders for the Premier League title. However, they are currently sitting in the third position with 58 points from 26 games. They are trailing behind Manchester City by four points and Liverpool by five points, who are currently at the top of the standings. In the Premier League, Arsenal has been scoring goals and keeping clean sheets, as they have scored a total of 20 goals in their last five games and have kept two consecutive clean sheets.
Arsenal Team News
The Gunners have little injury concern as they could welcome back Thomas Partey, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu for this game. However, Jurrien Timber remains a long-term absentee for Arsenal.
Arsenal Possible Starting 11
Arsenal (4-3-3): Raya; Kiwior, Gabriel, Saliba, White; Rice, Jorghino, Odegaard; Martinelli, Havertz, Saka
Conclusion
The upcoming match is a must-watch for both Gunners and Blades fans. Gunners fans will be hopeful that the Mike Arteta team can replicate their previous win of 5-0 against Sheffield United to keep their title hopes alive in the Premier League. On the other hand, Sheffield United fans will be hoping that their team can at least salvage a point to keep their hopes of remaining in the top flight next season alive. However, it is important to note that this match poses a big test for both teams.
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