Arsenal FC aims to strengthen their hold in the top four of the Premier League, as they face a struggling Sheffield United for this match. These two teams are far from each other in the league table, and are actually having different runs recently. Arsenal is currently having a five-game winning run across all contests, putting them at the third of the league table. Due to Arsenal‘s run recently, they now have a good momentum coming into this game. Meanwhile, Sheffield is at the rock-bottom of the league table, as they only have 13 points from their 26 matches. Additionally, Sheffield are not doing well in their last two matches, which does not give them any advantage. The meeting between these two teams is on March 5, 2024, at 4:00 AM (GMT+8).
Arsenal FC
Arsenal, aiming to become the first team in the top four English divisions to win three consecutive away matches by five goals or more, showed their best shooting skills in their recent visit to Newcastle. Arsenal’s recent win over Newcastle saw them avenge their controversial 1-0 loss at St James’ Park and maintain their final podium spot in the Premier League rankings. Meanwhile, Liverpool, currently four points behind, will be looking to secure a seventh Premier League win and a fourth against Sheffield United. The Gunners have a history of defeats at Emirates Stadium and Bramall Lane.
Arteta expects Thomas Partey to be in contention for the Gunners game due to a thigh injury. Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu are also ruled out, but their chances of returning are not strong. Gabriel Jesus, who was on the bench, is unlikely to return to the first XI.
Sheffield United
Sheffield United faced Wolves at their home ground, but despite their improved showing, they travelled home empty-handed. Despite some encouraging signs in the West Midlands, Sheffield United’s 20th-placed ranking in the table is less encouraging, and they are still 11 points behind Nottingham Forest in 17th spot. The hosts have yet to lose by more than one goal on the road in 2024, but have forgotten to close the Bramall Lane back doors in recent weeks. If Sheffield United loses by at least a five-goal margin to Arsenal, they would become the first team in English league history to lose three successive home games by that scoreline and the only team to ever score five goals in four straight home matches in all tournaments.
Sheffield United fans are expecting a double injury boost for the Blades ahead of Monday’s game, with Ben Brereton Diaz and George Baldock making their competitive comebacks. Seven infirm players remain absent, and Mason Holgate serves his second three-game ban. Auston Trusty is primed to feature against former employers, while Oliver Norwood and Yasser Larouci may be at risk.
Prediction:
Arsenal FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.88
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