Arsenal clashed heads with Sheffield United earlier tonight as they looked to bounce back by picking up maximum points away at Bramall Lane. The Gunners made a bright start to the game and took the lead in the 33rd minute courtesy of Alexandre Lacazette’s goal after an outstanding team move by the visitors. However, the Blades kept themselves in the game and went into the half-time just one goal down on the scoreline.
Gabriel Martinelli made the points secure in the 71st minute via a tap-in from close range. Lacazette added another goal late in the game to help the North London giants pick up a comfortable 3-0 victory on the road.
Let’s take a look at how each Arsenal player performed during the match against the Blades.
GK: Bernd Leno – 7/10
The German keeper made a couple of good saves in the game and secured an easy clean sheet away from home.
RB: Callum Chambers – 7.5/10
Chambers won his fair share of aerial duels and kept things solid at the back. He also retained possession well for his team.
CB: Rob Holding – 7.5/10
Holding cleared his lines when required and even managed to pull off a couple of important blocks to deny the opposition a goal.
CB: Pablo Mari – 7/10
He hardly gave away the ball and made some crucial clearances during the game. He did enough to secure a much-needed clean sheet tonight.
LB: Granit Xhaka – 7/10
The Swiss international did well to fill in as a makeshift left-back. He hardly put a foot wrong in the game on the defensive front but struggled to influence the game at the other end.
CM: Dani Ceballos – 7.5/10
The Spaniard was lively on the ball and has got an assist to show for his efforts tonight.
CM: Thomas Partey – 7/10
He ended the game with an assist to his name as well and also made a couple of encouraging runs from midfield.
LM: Gabriel Martinelli – 7.5/10
The Brazilian youngster was not shy of having a shot at goal. Martinelli picked up an injury in the second half but did well to carry on and got rewarded with a late goal.
CAM: Bukaya Saka – 6.5/10
Saka created a couple of meaningful chances but didn’t get too many openings himself to get his name on the scoresheet. He got subbed in the second half.
RM: Nicolas Pepe – 7/10
He managed to be a constant menace for the Blades defenders but there was no goal or assist for him tonight.
ST: Alexandre Lacazette – 9/10
The French striker was excellent throughout his time on the field. He scored two fine goals to give the Gunners the much-needed three points and deserves to be named the man of the match because of his efforts.
Substitutes:
CAM: Willian – 6/10
The Brazilian playmaker struggled to make an impact in the final third.
CM: Mohamed Elneny – N/A
He did not get enough minutes to influence the game.
ST: Eddie Nketiah – N/A
Nketiah came off the bench to run the clock down for Arsenal.
