Sheffield United vs Arsenal: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :March 2, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Modified at :March 2, 2024 at 4:02 PM

The Gunners are on a winning streak in the Premier League

The Blades are grappling with a woeful stretch of performances, securing only one victory and suffering five defeats in their last six games across various competitions. Currently positioned 20th in the standings, they find themselves 11 points adrift of safety, making them strong contenders for relegation. In their recent outing, they narrowly lost 1-0 to Wolves and were determined to bounce back in the upcoming fixture.

In stark contrast, the Gunners are enjoying a remarkable run of form. They have triumphed in six consecutive Premier League matches, netting an impressive 25 goals and conceding only three. Arsenal showcased their dominance in the last game with a convincing 4-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium, featuring goals from four different players.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 5 March 2024 at 9:00 PM BST (1:30 AM IST)

Location: Bramall Lane

Form

Sheffield United (in all competitions): L-L-W-L-L

Arsenal (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-W

Players to watch:

Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United)

Despite a challenging season, Hamer stands out as the lone bright spot in Sheffield United’s offensive performance this season. The Brazilian midfielder is set to pursue his first goal against the Gunners, and his adaptability in the midfield poses a potential threat to Arsenal’s defense. He can play both defensively and offensively, which gives his team flexibility in tactics.

Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)

Saka has been on fire in the last four league games, scoring six times – the highest in the division for the month. Bukayo kicked off February with a goal against Liverpool and secured braces in wins against West Ham and Burnley. He added another goal in our 4-1 victory over Newcastle, reaching a personal best of 16 goals this season. Remarkably, he has scored in five consecutive league games, a feat not achieved by an Englishman in 30 years.

Match Facts

Sheffield United have lost their last three games against Arsenal.
Arsenal have won three of their last four away games in all competitions against Sheffield United.
Sheffield United have lost three of their last home games in all competitions.

Injury & Team news

The hosts will be without Mason Holgate due to suspension, but Blades manager Chris Wilder might see the return of Ben Brereton Diaz and George Baldock for the upcoming match. Long-term absentees for the Blades include John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, and Max Lowe.

On the other side, the Gunners are expected to have Thomas Partey back after his recent injury. Gabriel Jesus made a return to the bench in the win over Newcastle. Late fitness assessments await Oleksandr Zinchenko and Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 119

Sheffield United wins – 40

Arsenal wins – 52

Draws – 27

Predicted lineup

Sheffield United predicted lineup:

Grbic; Robinson, Trusty, Ahmedhodzic; Larouci, Hamer, Souza, Norwood, Bogle; Brewster, McAtee

Arsenal predicted lineup:

Raya; White, Saliba, Gabriel, Kiwior; Odegaard, Rice, Havertz; Saka, Trossard, Martinelli

Match prediction for Sheffield United vs Arsenal:

Given the recent strategic proficiency and execution by Arteta’s team, they are the frontrunners for victory against Sheffield. Considering their impressive goal-scoring record, it appears that the Blades are poised for another challenging 90 minutes against a formidable opponent.

In their last six Premier League games, the Gunners have netted 25 goals, having scored eight against Sheffield in their two most recent encounters. Monday’s match could follow a similar narrative.

Prediction: Sheffield United 0-4 Arsenal

Telecast

India – Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon Prime Video

US – NBC, USA Network, Peacock

Nigeria – DSTV, Gotv, Star Times, Kwese TV

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