Arsenal 5-0 Sheffield United (28 Oct, 2023) Game Analysis،
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah ended his drought in stunning fashion with a hat-trick in his side’s 5-0 win over hapless Sheffield United in the Premier League on Saturday.
The 24-year-old, who made his England debut this month, had not scored for Arsenal since August but found bottom club Sheffield United’s defense to his liking.
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Nketiah, back in the starting XI due to injury to Gabriel Jesus, broke the deadlock in the 28th minute with a fine finish after a pass from Declan Rice to make it 2-0 shortly after half-time. -time with an emphatic goal past United goalkeeper Wes. Foderingham failed to intercept Bukayo Saka’s corner.
The best was saved for last with Nketiah firing an unstoppable shot into the top corner just before the hour mark.
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A penalty from Fabio Vieira in the 88th minute and an injury-time goal from Takehiro Tomiyasu completed the rout.
The victory moved Arsenal to second place with 24 points from 10 games, two behind Tottenham Hotspur.
It was a familiar story for Sheffield United who managed just one point from their first 10 games.
