FT Sheffield United 0 - 3
Arsenal
Commentary:
90+5' Arsenal with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
90+4' Yellow card for Ethan Ampadu.
90+4' The referee signals a free kick as Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United trips Edward Nketiah
90+4' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
90+3' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+2' The referee signals a free kick as Rob Holding from Arsenal trips Lys Mousset
90+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
90' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90' Thomas Partey carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
90' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
89' Edward Nketiah is penalised for pushing Enda Stevens.
89' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Goal kick for Arsenal.
89' Alexandre Lacazette is leaving the field to be replaced by Edward Nketiah in a tactical substitution.
88' How did he miss that? Lys Mousset has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
88' Enda Stevens of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
88' Could be a good chance here as Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
88' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
87' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
87' Rhian Brewster from Sheffield United sends a deflected cross into the box.
87' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
85' Thomas Partey provided the assist for the goal.
85' G O O O A A A L - Alexandre Lacazette with the goal!85' CHANCE! Alexandre Lacazette finds himself in a 1 on 1 situation with the keeper...
85' Thomas Partey carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
85' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 45%, Arsenal: 55%.
84' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
84' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
84' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
84' John Lundstram puts in a cross...
84' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Gabriel Martinelli is leaving the field to be replaced by Mohamed Elneny in a tactical substitution.
83' Oliver McBurnie is injured and is replaced by Lys Mousset.
82' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
82' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
82' Oliver McBurnie comes back onto the field.
81' The game is restarted.
81' Oliver McBurnie is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
80' Oliver McBurnie is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
80' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
80' The referee runs back to show Pablo Mari from Arsenal a yellow card for the previous foul.
80' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
80' George Baldock from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
80' Ben Osborn carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
79' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
79' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
78' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
78' A shot by Rhian Brewster is blocked.
78' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
77' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
76' Willian takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
75' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
75' The referee signals a free kick as Ethan Ampadu from Sheffield United trips Alexandre Lacazette
75' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
74' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
74' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Alexandre Lacazette puts in a cross...
73' Dangerous challenge by John Fleck from Sheffield United. Nicolas Pepe on the receiving end of that.
73' The referee signals a free kick as Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal trips Oliver McBurnie
71' G O O O A A A L - Gabriel Martinelli reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away!71' Nicolas Pepe releases a shot, it's parried by [goalkeeper] but he can't hold onto it...
71' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
71' Arsenal start a counter attack.
71' John Lundstram could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
71' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
71' Enda Stevens from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Pepe
70' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
70' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
70' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' The game is restarted.
69' Bukayo Saka is injured and is replaced by Willian.
68' Bukayo Saka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
67' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Gabriel Martinelli comes back onto the field.
66' The match resumes with a drop ball.
66' Gabriel Martinelli is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
65' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
64' David McGoldrick is leaving the field to be replaced by Oliver McBurnie in a tactical substitution.
64' Oliver Burke is leaving the field to be replaced by Rhian Brewster in a tactical substitution.
64' Gabriel Martinelli is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
64' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
64' George Baldock from Sheffield United tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
64' Oliver Norwood sends a long ball upfield.
63' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
63' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
63' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
63' A shot by Nicolas Pepe is blocked.
63' Some neat football here as Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal plays a 1-2 with Bukayo Saka.
63' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
62' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
62' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
62' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
62' Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
62' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
62' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
62' Could be a good chance here as Calum Chambers from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
61' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
61' John Egan relieves the pressure with a clearance
61' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal chips the ball into the penalty box.
60' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 43%, Arsenal: 57%.
60' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal is ruled offside.
59' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
59' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
58' Bukayo Saka is penalised for pushing George Baldock.
58' A shot by David McGoldrick is blocked.
58' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
57' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
57' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
56' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
56' Alexandre Lacazette fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
56' Nicolas Pepe of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
56' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
55' The referee signals a free kick as John Lundstram from Sheffield United trips Daniel Ceballos
55' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
55' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
54' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
53' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' John Lundstram from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexandre Lacazette
53' Goal kick for Arsenal.
52' Oliver Norwood fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
52' Sheffield United take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
52' Great defending by Calum Chambers from Arsenal to prevent his team conceding a goal.
51' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
51' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Granit Xhaka 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
50' Goal kick for Arsenal.
50' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 41%, Arsenal: 59%.
50' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
50' Could be a good chance here as John Lundstram from Sheffield United cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
50' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
49' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' John Fleck from Sheffield United passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
49' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
48' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
48' The referee signals a free kick as Enda Stevens from Sheffield United trips Bukayo Saka
47' Goal kick for Arsenal.
47' So nearly a goal there! John Egan's header looked destined for the back of the net but [goalkeeper] saves it!
47' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
47' Gabriel Martinelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' John Fleck puts in a cross...
47' Gabriel Martinelli relieves the pressure with a clearance
46' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
46' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the right.
46' David McGoldrick sees his shot deflected off target
46' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' Arsenal has been the better team in this half
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 40%, Arsenal: 60%.
45+2' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' After VAR check, the referee decided to stay with the initial call - not to award a penalty for Arsenal!
45+2' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
45+1' Enda Stevens relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+1' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
45+1' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Oliver Norwood clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
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: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
44' Good effort by John Egan as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
44' Sheffield United with a potentially dangerous attack.
44' Rob Holding relieves the pressure with a clearance
44' Oliver Norwood puts in a cross...
44' Oliver Norwood from Sheffield United takes a short corner kick from the left.
44' Rob Holding clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
44' Sheffield United start a counter attack.
44' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
43' A shot by Alexandre Lacazette is blocked.
42' Oliver Burke relieves the pressure with a clearance
42' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
42' Gabriel Martinelli sees his shot deflected off target
42' Poor play by Enda Stevens as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
42' Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the right.
41' Ben Osborn clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
41' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
40' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
40' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 42%, Arsenal: 58%.
39' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
39' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Arsenal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
38' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
38' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Granit Xhaka sends a long ball upfield.
37' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
37' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
36' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
35' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 44%, Arsenal: 56%.
35' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
35' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
35' Alexandre Lacazette carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
35' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
34' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
33' A wonderful team goal!
33' Daniel Ceballos provided the assist for the goal.
33' G O O O A A A L - Alexandre Lacazette with the goal!33' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
33' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
33' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
32' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
32' Calum Chambers of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Calum Chambers has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
32' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
32' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
32' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
31' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal tries a long distance effort. The shot is helped on by an awkward deflection but [goalkeeper] is alert and saves it.
31' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
30' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 46%, Arsenal: 54%.
30' Bukayo Saka hand-balls.
29' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
29' Great defending by Enda Stevens from Sheffield United to prevent his team conceding a goal.
29' Thomas Partey from Arsenal directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
29' Calum Chambers from Arsenal tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
29' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
28' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
27' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
26' David McGoldrick is penalised for pushing Granit Xhaka.
26' Enda Stevens puts in a cross...
26' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
25' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 49%, Arsenal: 51%.
25' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
24' Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
24' Arsenal start a counter attack.
24' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
24' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
23' Aaron Ramsdale could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
23' Aaron Ramsdale relieves the pressure with a clearance
23' Calum Chambers sends a long ball upfield.
22' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
22' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
21' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
21' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
21' Nicolas Pepe is penalised for pushing Ben Osborn.
20' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 56%, Arsenal: 44%.
20' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
20' Great vision by John Fleck from Sheffield United as he stops a promising attack with an interception.
19' Calum Chambers from Arsenal sends a deflected cross into the box.
19' A shot by Thomas Partey is blocked.
19' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
19' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
18' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
17' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
17' Calum Chambers from Arsenal makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
17' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal sends a deflected cross into the box.
17' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
16' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
16' George Baldock relieves the pressure with a clearance
16' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal swings in the corner from the left.
15' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 52%, Arsenal: 48%.
15' George Baldock clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
15' Daniel Ceballos from Arsenal sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
15' Could be a good chance here as Gabriel Martinelli from Arsenal cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
15' Bukayo Saka of Arsenal passes the ball to a team mate.
14' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
14' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United is ruled offside.
14' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Sheffield United are in control of the ball.
12' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
11' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
11' Goal kick for Arsenal.
10' David McGoldrick from Sheffield United sends an effort wide of target
10' Ben Osborn of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
10' Sheffield United are trying to create something here.
10' Oliver Burke puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 61%, Arsenal: 39%.
9' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
9' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
8' Arsenal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
8' Ethan Ampadu relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
8' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
8' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
8' Arsenal are in control of the ball.
7' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal is ruled offside.
6' Nicolas Pepe from Arsenal is ruled offside.
5' Ben Osborn from Sheffield United goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nicolas Pepe
5' Ball possession: Sheffield United: 50%, Arsenal: 50%.
5' Sheffield United take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Safe hands from Aaron Ramsdale as he comes out and claims the ball
4' Thomas Partey sends a long ball upfield.
4' Goal kick for Arsenal.
4' Oliver Burke from Sheffield United makes a good pass into the box, but his team mates fail to take advantage of the space
3' Ben Osborn of Sheffield United passes the ball to a team mate.
3' Some neat football here as Ben Osborn from Sheffield United plays a 1-2 with Oliver Burke.
3' Goal kick for Sheffield United.
3' Bukayo Saka from Arsenal sends an effort wide of target
3' Gabriel Martinelli carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
2' Arsenal are trying to create something here.
2' Sheffield United 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 left side of the pitch in the opponent's 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 good condition today allowing for more technical play
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.
Before we get underway, the players and crowd observe a minute's silence.
Today's game will be played behind closed doors, due to Coronavirus outbreak safety precautions.
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