FT Arsenal 2 - 1
Sheffield United
Commentary:
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 65%, Sheffield United: 35%.
90+5' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
90+5' David McGoldrick sees his shot deflected off target
90+4' Poor play by Ainsley Maitland-Niles as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
90+4' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
90+4' John Egan from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+4' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+3' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+3' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+2' John Lundstram from Sheffield United fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
90+2' Mohamed Elneny relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
90+2' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Goal kick for Arsenal.
90' Ball possession: Arsenal: 66%, Sheffield United: 34%.
89' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
89' Hector Bellerin from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box, but Aaron Ramsdale runs out to collect the ball
88' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
88' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
87' Bukayo Saka is leaving the field to be replaced by Ainsley Maitland-Niles in a tactical substitution.
87' Billy Sharp is penalised for pushing David Luiz.
87' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
86' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
86' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
86' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
85' Ball possession: Arsenal: 69%, Sheffield United: 31%.
83' George Baldock provided the assist for the goal.
83' G O O O A A A L - David McGoldrick from Sheffield United beats the keeper from outside the box!83' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
83' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the right.
83' Nicolas Pepe clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
82' Sander Berge from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
81' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
81' Daniel Ceballos is leaving the field to be replaced by Granit Xhaka in a tactical substitution.
81' Billy Sharp from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
80' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
80' Ball possession: Arsenal: 69%, Sheffield United: 31%.
80' Willian from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Willian puts in a cross...
79' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
78' Oliver McBurnie shoots from outside the box, but [goalkeeper] has it under control
78' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
77' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
77' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
77' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Chris Basham is leaving the field to be replaced by Billy Sharp in a tactical substitution.
76' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
76' The match is being played at a slow tempo with neither side having the upper hand
75' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
75' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
74' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
74' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
73' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
73' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
72' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
71' The referee signals a free kick as David McGoldrick from Sheffield United trips Daniel Ceballos
70' Ball possession: Arsenal: 71%, Sheffield United: 29%.
70' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
70' John Lundstram from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
70' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
69' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
68' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
66' Oliver McBurnie from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
65' Ball possession: Arsenal: 70%, Sheffield United: 30%.
64' Hector Bellerin provided the assist for the goal.
64' G O O O A A A L - Nicolas Pepe with the goal!63' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' Ben Osborn is leaving the field to be replaced by John Fleck in a tactical substitution.
61' Hector Bellerin provided the assist for the goal.
61' G O O O A A A L - Bukayo Saka from Arsenal heads the ball home!61' Hector Bellerin from Arsenal directs a ball squarely in the box.
61' Could be a good chance here as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
60' Ball possession: Arsenal: 70%, Sheffield United: 30%.
60' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
60' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
59' 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' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
58' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Edward Nketiah is leaving the field to be replaced by Nicolas Pepe in a tactical substitution.
57' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
56' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
56' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Oliver Burke is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
55' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
55' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
54' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
54' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
54' Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
54' Goal kick for Arsenal.
54' Chris Basham from Sheffield United crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
53' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
52' That's a great ball by Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
52' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
51' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
51' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Arsenal: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
50' Goal kick for Arsenal.
50' That's a great ball by Ben Osborn from Sheffield United. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
49' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
49' Chris Basham relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
49' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
48' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
47' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The referee signals a free kick as George Baldock from Sheffield United trips Bukayo Saka
46' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Arsenal: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
45+1' Oliver Burke hand-balls.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
45' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
45' Ball possession: Arsenal: 73%, Sheffield United: 27%.
44' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hits the target with a bicycle kick, but [goalkeeper] denies him a great goal!
44' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Kieran Tierney from Arsenal sends a deflected cross into the box.
44' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
43' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
42' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Willian from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
42' John Egan clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
42' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
41' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comes back onto the field.
41' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
41' The game is restarted.
41' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
39' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
39' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Yellow card for Sander Berge.
38' Reckless challenge there. Sander Berge commits a rough foul on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
38' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
38' Willian from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
37' It's a good hit from long range by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who forces a save from [goalkeeper]. Corner kick.
37' Mohamed Elneny relieves the pressure with a clearance
36' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
36' Goal kick for Arsenal.
36' David McGoldrick fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
35' John Egan is penalised for pushing Bernd Leno.
35' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
35' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
34' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
34' Ball possession: Arsenal: 74%, Sheffield United: 26%.
34' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
33' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
32' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
32' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
31' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
31' A shot by Bukayo Saka is blocked.
31' Jack Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
30' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Arsenal: 78%, Sheffield United: 22%.
29' The ref blows his whistle. George Baldock charged Bukayo Saka from behind and it's a free-kick
29' Edward Nketiah sends a header towards goal, but [goalkeeper] is there to comfortably save it
29' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
28' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' David Luiz puts in a cross...
28' Jack Robinson relieves the pressure with a clearance
28' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
27' The ref blows his whistle. Chris Basham charged Bukayo Saka from behind and it's a free-kick
27' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
26' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
26' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
26' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
25' Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
24' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
24' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
23' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
22' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Mohamed Elneny puts in a cross...
21' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
20' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
20' Willian puts in a cross...
20' Hector Bellerin of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
20' Ball possession: Arsenal: 72%, Sheffield United: 28%.
19' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
19' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
19' Ben Osborn puts in a cross...
18' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
18' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' Safe hands from Bernd Leno as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
16' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
16' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
16' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
16' Goal kick for Arsenal.
15' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
15' A player from Sheffield United takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
15' Ball possession: Arsenal: 82%, Sheffield United: 18%.
14' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
14' Gabriel relieves the pressure with a clearance
14' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
13' The referee signals a free kick as David Luiz from Arsenal trips David McGoldrick
13' The referee signals a free kick as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Arsenal trips Chris Basham
12' Sander Berge relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' Kieran Tierney puts in a cross...
12' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
12' A player from Arsenal takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
11' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
11' Bukayo Saka puts in a cross...
10' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
10' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Ben Osborn relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Daniel Ceballos puts in a cross...
9' The referee signals a free kick as John Lundstram from Sheffield United trips Bukayo Saka
9' Ball possession: Arsenal: 77%, Sheffield United: 23%.
8' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
8' Goal kick for Arsenal.
8' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Sander Berge from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
7' Chris Basham from Sheffield United heads the ball to a team mate.
7' Bukayo Saka relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' John Lundstram from Sheffield United swings in the corner from the left.
6' Edward Nketiah clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
6' George Baldock puts in a cross...
6' David Luiz relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Ben Osborn swings in a cross from the free kick.
5' David Luiz from Arsenal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Oliver Burke
5' Ball possession: Arsenal: 67%, Sheffield United: 33%.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
4' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
4' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
3' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
2' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
2' Edward Nketiah from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
2' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang puts in a cross...
2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Arsenal kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
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