FT Sheffield United 1 - 0
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Sheffield United just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 32%, Arsenal: 68%.
90+5' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
90+5' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Great skill from Gabriel Martinelli as he dribbles past his opponents
90+5' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
90+4' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+4' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' The referee is not having the complaints from Calum Chambers who is given a yellow card for dissent
90+3' Gabriel Martinelli is penalised for pushing Oliver McBurnie.
90+3' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
90+2' John Fleck relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
90+2' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
90+1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
90+1' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
90' Obstruction as Oliver McBurnie cuts off the run of Gabriel Martinelli. A free-kick is awarded.
90' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 33%, Arsenal: 67%.
89' The referee signals a free kick as Billy Sharp from Sheffield United trips Matteo Guendouzi
89' Luke Freeman relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Poor play by John Lundstram as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
89' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
89' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
89' Calum Chambers sees his shot deflected off target
89' Sead Kolasinac puts in a cross...
88' Reckless challenge there. Oliver McBurnie commits a rough foul on Bukayo Saka
88' Goal kick for Arsenal.
88' A chance presents itself to Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United but his header goes wide
88' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
87' David Luiz clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
87' John Fleck swings in a cross from the free kick.
86' Yellow card for Sokratis Papastathopoulos.
86' The referee signals a free kick as Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal trips Oliver McBurnie
86' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
85' Oliver Norwood is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
85' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
85' The referee signals a free kick as Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal trips Billy Sharp
84' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
83' Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal is ruled offside.
83' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
83' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
83' Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
83' Great skill from Matteo Guendouzi as he dribbles past his opponents
82' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
81' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Sead Kolasinac
81' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
80' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
80' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 34%, Arsenal: 66%.
79' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
79' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
79' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
78' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
78' David McGoldrick is leaving the field to be replaced by Luke Freeman in a tactical substitution.
78' Nicolas Pepe is leaving the field to be replaced by Gabriel Martinelli in a tactical substitution.
78' Calum Chambers from Arsenal tries to play a nice 1-2 with Daniel Ceballos, but it comes to nothing.
77' Goal kick for Arsenal.
77' Chris Basham fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
77' Billy Sharp of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
77' George Baldock puts in a cross...
76' Great skill from George Baldock as he dribbles past his opponents
76' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
76' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
75' Nicolas Pepe puts in a cross...
75' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
75' Dean Henderson from Sheffield United receives a yellow card for time wasting.
75' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.
74' Nicolas Pepe fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
74' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
73' Nicolas Pepe sends a direct free kick on target, but Dean Henderson has it under control
72' The ref blows his whistle. David McGoldrick charged Alexandre Lacazette from behind and it's a free-kick
72' Arsenal is having a good opportunity to score.
71' George Baldock from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
71' Could be a good chance here as David McGoldrick from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
71' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.
71' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Nicolas Pepe puts in a cross...
70' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal takes a short corner kick from the left.
70' George Baldock clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
70' Poor play by Chris Basham as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
70' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
69' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
69' Granit Xhaka is leaving the field to be replaced by Alexandre Lacazette in a tactical substitution.
68' Calum Chambers from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
68' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
68' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
68' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
67' John Fleck shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
67' The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal trips Billy Sharp
67' The referee shows Sead Kolasinac the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
66' Yellow card for David McGoldrick.
66' David McGoldrick throws himself to the ground, attempting to win a free-kick, but the ref is not having it
66' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
66' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' John Lundstram relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
65' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
65' Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
65' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 35%, Arsenal: 65%.
65' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
62' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
62' Goal kick for Arsenal.
61' John Fleck from Sheffield United sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
61' Today's attendance is 30775.
60' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Sead Kolasinac puts in a cross...
60' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
60' A shot from Daniel Ceballos takes a deflection but the keeper is there to cover it
60' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
59' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
59' Goal kick for Arsenal.
59' George Baldock from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
58' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Goal kick for Arsenal.
58' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
57' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
57' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
56' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Lys Mousset is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy Sharp in a tactical substitution.
55' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 36%, Arsenal: 64%.
55' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
55' Daniel Ceballos puts in a cross...
55' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
54' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
53' Lys Mousset hand-balls.
53' John Fleck puts in a cross...
53' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Obstruction as Sokratis Papastathopoulos cuts off the run of Lys Mousset. A free-kick is awarded.
52' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
51' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
51' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing David Luiz.
50' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
50' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
50' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
49' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
48' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing Matteo Guendouzi.
48' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
47' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
47' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' David McGoldrick relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
46' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
46' Great skill from Nicolas Pepe as he dribbles past his opponents
46' Joseph Willock is leaving the field to be replaced by Daniel Ceballos in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Sheffield United has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
45+2' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
45+2' A chance presents itself to Granit Xhaka from Arsenal but his header goes wide
45+1' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' It's a good hit from long range by Granit Xhaka who forces a save from Dean Henderson. Corner kick.
45+1' Calum Chambers from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' Could be a good chance here as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
45' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
44' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
44' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
44' Could be a good chance here as Matteo Guendouzi from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
44' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
43' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
43' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
42' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
42' Goal kick for Arsenal.
41' Calum Chambers from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Enda Stevens
40' Oliver Norwood shoots from outside the box, but Bernd Leno has it under control
40' Bernd Leno could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
40' Nicolas Pepe comes back onto the field.
40' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 48%, Arsenal: 52%.
40' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
40' It doesn't look good here as Nicolas Pepe is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
39' Nicolas Pepe is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
39' The referee runs back to show Jack O'Connell from Sheffield United a yellow card for the previous foul.
39' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
39' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
38' Safe hands from Dean Henderson as he comes out and claims the ball
38' David Luiz sends a long ball upfield.
37' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
37' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
35' Yellow card for Bukayo Saka.
35' NO PENALTY! The ref believes Bukayo Saka dived in the penalty box. Controversial!
35' Some neat football here as Bukayo Saka from Arsenal plays a 1-2 with Sead Kolasinac.
35' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
35' Granit Xhaka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
35' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
34' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees his shot deflected off target
34' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
34' That's a great ball by John Lundstram from Sheffield United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
33' Nicolas Pepe is penalised for pushing Oliver Norwood.
33' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
33' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
32' Arsenal is trying to create something here.
30' Jack O'Connell provided the assist for the goal.
30' G O O O A A A L - Lys Mousset with the goal!30' Jack O'Connell from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
30' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
30' David Luiz clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' Some neat football here as Lys Mousset from Sheffield United plays a 1-2 with John Fleck.
30' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
30' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Sead Kolasinac relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Jack O'Connell puts in a cross...
28' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
27' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
27' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
26' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
24' Jack O'Connell from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
24' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' John Fleck puts in a cross...
24' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the left.
24' Calum Chambers clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
24' Oliver Norwood swings in a cross from the free kick.
23' The referee signals a free kick as Granit Xhaka from Arsenal trips Chris Basham
23' Sokratis Papastathopoulos relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' George Baldock puts in a cross...
23' David Luiz from Arsenal looks to have committed a foul on John Lundstram but the referee is not having it and waves play on!
22' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is penalised for pushing John Egan.
21' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
21' Oh no. From a promising position Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
21' Sead Kolasinac puts in a cross...
21' Could be a good chance here as Joseph Willock from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
21' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
21' Bernd Leno relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
20' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
20' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
20' That looked a fine chance. Enda Stevens from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
20' John Fleck from Sheffield United directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Could be a good chance here as David McGoldrick from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Sheffield United is trying to create something here.
19' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
18' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Jack O'Connell relieves the pressure with a clearance
18' Calum Chambers puts in a cross...
18' Granit Xhaka puts in a cross...
17' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' George Baldock puts in a cross...
16' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comes back onto the field.
16' It doesn't look good here as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
15' Yellow card for John Fleck.
15' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
15' Reckless challenge there. John Fleck commits a rough foul on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
15' Safe hands from Bernd Leno as he comes out and claims the ball
15' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
15' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
14' Calum Chambers clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
14' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
13' Calum Chambers sends a header towards goal, but Dean Henderson is there to comfortably save it
13' David Luiz sends a long ball upfield.
13' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
11' Calum Chambers is penalised for pushing David McGoldrick.
11' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
11' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Sheffield United is in control of the ball.
10' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
10' Enda Stevens comes back onto the field.
9' Arsenal is in control of the ball.
8' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' The game is restarted.
8' It doesn't look good here as Enda Stevens is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
7' Enda Stevens is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
7' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
7' Sokratis Papastathopoulos from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it eventually comes to nothing.
6' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
6' John Lundstram clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' Sead Kolasinac from Arsenal tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
6' Enda Stevens clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
5' Chris Basham clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
5' Nicolas Pepe puts in a cross...
5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 60%, Arsenal: 40%.
4' Goal kick for Arsenal.
4' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United had a bad first touch and fails to benefit from his team mates cross.
4' George Baldock puts in a cross...
4' Granit Xhaka relieves the pressure with a clearance
4' Jack O'Connell puts in a cross...
4' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Calum Chambers relieves the pressure with a clearance
3' John Fleck from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
3' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
2' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
2' Obstruction as Matteo Guendouzi cuts off the run of Jack O'Connell. A free-kick is awarded.
1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Welcome to Bramall Lane, the match will start in about 5 minutes.
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