Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Match Preview - 18/01/2020

Arsenal will host Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday in the Premier League.

Mikel Arteta looks to continue the constant improvements made at Arsenal since his appointment as the Arsenal’s new head coach last month.

 Arsenal vs Sheffield United KICK OFF TIME?

• This premier league encounter will take place on Saturday, 18^th January 2020.

• It will kick off at 15:00 (UK time).

• The match will be held at Emirates Stadium.

How To Watch/Read

(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

• Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.

• Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Arsenal Team News

• Arsenal were unable to make it back-to-back Premier League wins as they were held to a draw in their game against Crystal Palace.

• Aubameyang will be a big loss for Arsenal due to his suspension, but also have Sead Kolasinac, Lucas Torreira and Hector Bellerin facing late fitness tests.

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Sheffield United Team News

• Sheffield United benefited from VAR overturning a late West Ham equaliser as they claimed all 3 points in their clash last week.
• Simon Moore and Michael Verrips are both closing in on a return but probably will not feature on Arsenal vs Sheffield United.

Arsenal vs Sheffield United: Video Analysis

Opta Stats

• This is the first Premier League meeting between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium since September 2006, a 3-0 win for the Gunners.
• In the top-flight, Sheffield United are winless in their last nine away matches against Arsenal (D1 L8) since a 1-0 win in August 1971 with a goal from Stewart Scullion.

Predicted Starting XI: 

• Arsenal: Leno; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Luiz, Saka; Guendouzi, Xhaka; Pepe, Ozil, Martinelli; Lacazette.
• Sheffield United: Henderson; Basham, Egan, O'Connell; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; McBurnie, Mousset.