Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe earned Arsenal a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium as both players scored two quickfire goals before David McGoldrick gave the visitors a consolation late in the game.
The first half was pretty much a silent affair but the best moment of the first 45 minutes came on 37 minutes when Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s long-range shot was finger-tipped away in a superb save made by Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal soon got the much-needed spark they lacked all game long when Nicolas Pepe was introduced in the 58th minute.
He released Hector Bellerin down the right and the defender found Saka at the far post, as he celebrates his England call-up this week with a headed goal on 61 minutes.
Pepe’s magic continued as he got on the scoresheet himself less than three minutes later with a superb solo run and finish, to cap off a 19-pass move.
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David McGoldrick gave Sheffield hope as he curled in their first goal of the season with six minutes left, but Arsenal held on for the win.
The maximum three points secured lift Mikel Arteta’s boys up to fourth on nine points while the Blades remain without a point and are second from bottom.
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Stats and facts from the match (Backed by Opta)
- Arsenal have won nine of their last 11 home Premier League matches (D2) since a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea in Mikel Arteta’s first home game in charge in December..
- Sheffield United have lost seven consecutive league matches for only the second time in their history, with their other seven-game losing run coming between August and September 1975.
- Arsenal have won nine of their last 11 home league matches against Sheffield United (D2) since a 1-0 defeat in August 1971.
- Only Liverpool (34) have won more home Premier League points than Arsenal (29) since Mikel Arteta’s first home game in charge last December.
Premier League Matchday 4 results
Sunday 4th October 2020
- Leicester City 0-3 West Ham United
- Southampton 2-0 West Bromwich Albion
- Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield United
- Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0 Fulham
- Manchester United 1-6 Tottenham Hotspur
- Aston Villa 7-2 Liverpool
Saturday 3rd October 2020
- Chelsea 4-0 Crystal Palace
- Everton 4-2 Brighton and Hove Albion
- Leeds United 1-1 Manchester City
- Newcastle United 3-1 Burnley
Premier League Standings
| # | Team | Pl | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Everton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 9 | 9 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | Liverpool | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 | Tottenham Hotspur | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| 7 | Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 7 |
| 8 | Leeds United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| 9 | Newcastle United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 10 | West Ham United | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 11 | Southampton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 12 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 6 |
| 13 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 6 |
| 14 | Manchester City | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 |
| 15 | Brighton and Hove Albion | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 10 | -2 | 3 |
| 16 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 3 |
| 17 | West Bromwich Albion | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 1 |
| 18 | Burnley | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
| 19 | Sheffield United | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 20 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 11 | -8 | 0 |
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