Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal: Preview and Prediction

Monday 21st October 2019

England Premier League
Monday 21st October 2019
Kick off at 8pm BST
Venue: Bramall Lane

Match Preview:

Monday night will see Sheffield United take on Arsenal in a game which proposes to be a very entertaining encounter.

Sheffield United have pulled off some decent results including beating Everton 2-0 and drawing 2-2 at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea but they are realising just how difficult the Premier League is and despite some positive matches are still in 15^th place with 9 points. They have won 2 games so far this season but their last match finished in a 0-0 draw away to bottom club Watford.

At home the Blades have one of the worst records in the league with 1 win and 3 defeats and that includes losing their last three. Those losses have come against Leicester, Southampton and Liverpool and the best the club can take from those is that in every game they were in it until the end, and they have only conceded 4 goals in four games. At the same time they have only scored 2 goals at home.

Arsenal would go 3^rd with victory and remain impressive with just one loss so far this season. Defender David Luiz has suggested the club could win the league this season, and whilst Luiz is wide of the mark at least he is showing fighting power and wants to lead his team by example. At this moment the Gunners objective is to finish higher than Tottenham and get a top four place and try and install some pride in a club which seems to have been missing for the last few seasons.

Unai Emery is making progress, but it still feels quite start/stop for the club, evidenced in the fact that they have drawn 3 of their last 5 games, but in Pierre Emerick Aubameyang the Gunners genuinely have a superb centre forward.

Arsenal’s problems remain, especially away from home, they have struggled on the road for the past few years and disappointingly this season looks no different thus far. With 4 games played on the road they have just 1 victory, which came against Newcastle on the opening weekend of the season. Their last away match finished in a 1-1 draw at Manchester United.

Team News:

Sheffield United: John Fleck has a slight knock but could make the team. Olivier McBurnie has a knee injury but will be assessed. David McGoldrick has a groin injury but will be assessed before the game

Arsenal: Alexandre Lacazette has missed the last few weeks with an ankle injury but he is being pencilled in for this game. A late decision will be made. Reiss Nelson has ligament damage and is set to miss the next 5-6 weeks

Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal Head to Head:

The teams have not met since 2008, when at the Emirates Stadium Arsenal won 6-0.

Sheffield United last beat Arsenal in 2006 when at home in a league game they won 1-0.

Arsenal have scored 9 goals in their last 2 meetings with Sheffield United.

Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal Prediction:

We can’t look at past results and history when we assess this game, 11 years is too long a gap and so much has changed with both teams. Obviously Arsenal have the quality to come here and get a result, but it’s difficult to completely rule out the Blades who will have their chances and pose a threat. The good news for both sets of teams is that they have had some rest ahead of the game, and we are hoping to see an enjoyable game. We will back Arsenal to get the win but they will have to work hard for it. If the game gets bogged down to a physical battle the Gunners could struggle. Aubameyang is being offered at even money to score anytime, that is too good a price to turn down and should be jumped on, it is bound to be cut.

Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal Betting Tips:

Arsenal to beat Sheffield United at 1.91

Anytime goalscorer: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at 2.00