Sheffield United vs Arsenal Player Ratings as Arteta’s men gun down hapless Blades at Bramall Lane
Arsenal demolished Sheffield United 6-0 at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on March 4. The result ensures they keep up pace with Liverpool and Manchester City ahead of them.
Sheffield United vs Arsenal Summary
The Gunners made a dominant start to the game and grabbed a vital early goal to set the tone. Skipper Martin Odegaard took up his trademark position on the edge of the box as the ball fell kindly to him. He then slotted it past Ivo Grbic with ease to make it 1-0. The second goal came in the form of an own goal by Jayden Bogle in the 13th minute.
Just two minutes later, Jakub Kiwior and Gabriel Martinelli combined for the third goal. The Brazilian made a good run and calmly put the ball into the net. Kai Havertz then scored the fourth in the 25th minute as Martinelli turned provider, playing the German through with a good pass. Declan Rice rounded off the first-half scoring in the 39th minute to make it 5-0.
The second half saw Arsenal take a subdued approach to the game. However, they still looked eager to push forward when the opportunity came. Benjamin White made attacking runs and got his rewards for it. Havertz played him through and White fired a left-footed shot from the edge of the box to make it 6-0.
The result meant Arsenal have now scored a whopping 31 goals in their last seven Premier League games. They have been rock-solid at the back in that run, conceding just thrice. That said, let’s take a look at their player ratings from the game.
Sheffield United vs Arsenal Player Ratings
Sheffield United
Ivo Grbic – 5.5/10
Despite conceding six goals, Grbic still made four saves in the game.
Jayden Bogle – 5/10
Bogle scored an own goal and was also booked for a foul in the first half.
Anel Ahmedhodzic – 5.5/10
The skipper won three duels, making five clearances and three tackles. However, he was at fault for one of Arsenal’s goals.
Jack Robinson – 6.5/10
Robinson had a good game in defence as he won all three of his duels. He made five clearances, of which one was off the goal line. Robinson also made three interceptions.
Auston Trusty – 5.5/10
The former Arsenal defender had a decent game as he made seven clearances and two interceptions.
James McAtee – 6/10
McAtee had a stunningly low eight touches in 45 minutes and was subbed off.
Oliver Norwood – 6/10
Norwood was subbed off after just 17 minutes.
Vinicius Souza – 6/10
Souza played the entire 90 minutes and played two long balls.
Tom Davies – 6/10
Davies was subbed off at half-time after just 13 touches of the ball.
Gustavo Hamer – 6/10
Hamer played the entire game and made two clearances.
Oliver McBurnie – 6/10
McBurnie had 11 touches of the ball in 45 minutes and won three duels.
SUBSTITUTES
Ben Osborn – 6/10
George Baldock – 6.5/10
Andre Brooks – 6/10
William Osula – 6.5/10
Oliver Arblaster – 6.5/10
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Arsenal
David Raya – 6.5/10
Raya had no saves to make during Sheffield United vs Arsenal.
Benjamin White – 8/10
White scored a lovely goal in the second half and also won his only duel.
William Saliba – 7.5/10
Saliba won two duels and passed the ball with 97% accuracy as he completed 169 passes. That was the highest tally by an Arsenal player in the Premier League era.
Gabriel Magalhaes – 7.5/10
Gabriel played well in defence as he won four duels, making two clearances and one tackle. He also played two long balls.
Jakub Kiwior – 8/10
He won five duels, making two tackles and one interception. Kiwior also provided one assist for Martinelli.
Martin Odegaard – 8.5/10
Odegaard’s early goal set the tone for Arsenal. He played four key passes, completed three dribbles and also won five duels a well-rounded display.
Jorginho – 7.5/10
Jorginho passed the ball with 92% accuracy, including one key pass and six long balls. He also won four duels.
Declan Rice – 8.5/10
Rice had a great game and even scored a goal to show for it. He played two key passes, won three duels and made three tackles.
Bukayo Saka – 8/10
Saka forced Bogle’s own goal and also provided an assist in another assured performance.
Kai Havertz – 8.5/10
Havertz scored and also provided an assist. He played four key passes and won two duels.
Gabriel Martinelli – 8.5/10
Martinelli scored and grabbed an assist as well. However, he was subbed off with an injury in the 64th minute.
SUBSTITUTES
Fabio Vieira – 6.5/10
Vieira replaced Saka at half-time and played well.
Gabriel Jesus – 7/10
Jesus came on for Martinelli and put in a good cameo.
Cedric Soares – 6.5/10
Cedric replaced White late in the game.
Thomas Partey – 6.5/10
Partey made his return from injury as he replaced Jorginho in the 65th minute.
Leandro Trossard – 6.5/10
Trossard came on with the game already in the bag and did not have much to do.