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Arsenal FC 2-1 Sheffield United LIVE! Premier League result, latest news and match reaction from Mikel Arteta

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Arsenal vs Sheffield United LIVE!

Arsenal scored two goals in four minutes to grab a 2-1 Premier League home win over struggling Sheffield United, with Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe getting on the scoresheet in the second half as The Gunners' misfiring attack finally found its rhythm.

The visitors frustrated Arsenal for the first hour, but Saka broke the deadlock by heading home following a snappy passing move in the 61st minute, and substitute Nicolas Pepe added a second three minutes later.

Irish striker David McGoldrick gave his side hope with a brilliant curling effort in the 84th minute, but the vistors couldn't conjour up an equaliser as Arsenal held on comfortably to win.

The victory lifts them to fourth place in the table on nine points, three behind leaders Everton, while Sheffield United are 19th after four defeats in their opening four league games.

Kick-off time and venue

Arsenal vs Sheffield United is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off.

The match will be behind closed doors at Emirates Stadium with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus.

How to watch

TV channel: Arsenal vs Sheffield United will be shown live on Sky Sports' Main Event, and is available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99.

Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99.

Team news

Arsenal: Leno, Gabriel, Luiz, Tierney, Bellerin, Elneny, Ceballos, Saka, Willian, Nketiah, Aubameyang

Subs: Lacazette, Runarsson, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Pepe, Willock, Xhaka

Sheff Utd: Ramsdale, Basham, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Lundstram, Berge, Osborn, Stevens, McGoldrick, Burke

Subs: Fleck, McBurnie, Sharp, Lowe, Norwood, Foderingham, Ampadu

Referee: Lee Mason

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Arsenal failed to beat Sheffield United in last season's two Premier League meetings, drawing at home and being beaten at Bramall Lane.

But victory on Sunday will be their 50th over the Blades in 117 games.

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