Arsenal showcased their dominance with a commanding seventh consecutive Premier League victory, ruthlessly defeating Sheffield United 6-0 at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners seized a remarkable 3-0 lead within the opening 13 minutes, and by halftime, they had stretched it to 5-0 against the struggling bottom-placed team.
Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Ben White all found the net, supplemented by an unfortunate own goal from Jayden Bogle.
Mikel Arteta’s squad’s performance solidified their position just two points behind league leaders Liverpool, keeping them firmly in contention for the title.
Arsenal initiated their scoring spree after only five minutes, as a flawlessly executed play down the left flank culminated in an unmarked Odegaard slotting the ball home from 10 yards out.
The lead doubled in the 13th minute when Bukayo Saka’s low cross deflected off Bogle, who inadvertently directed it into his own net.
Shortly after, Martinelli added to the onslaught with a deflected shot following Jakob Kiwior’s cutback.
As Bramall Lane witnessed a steady exodus of disheartened fans during the first half, Havertz extended Arsenal’s lead to 4-0, calmly finishing into the bottom corner from a Martinelli through ball.
The Gunners continued to dismantle Sheffield United’s defense, with Declan Rice’s low finish making it 5-0 just before halftime.
Even after the break, Arsenal exhibited no mercy. A well-coordinated sequence resulted in right-back Ben White unleashing a powerful left-footed shot past the beleaguered home goalkeeper Ivo Grbic.
This emphatic victory solidifies Arsenal’s place in the title race, while Sheffield United, languishing 11 points from safety, face an uphill battle with only 11 games remaining.
The Gunners have etched their name in history as the first English league side to secure three consecutive away wins by a margin of five or more goals, while the Blades, seemingly destined for relegation, hold the undesirable record of being the first English league side to lose four consecutive home games while conceding five or more goals.