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.
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Opening goal:Have yourself a week, Saka #MyPLMorning pic.twitter.com/Ijoni65Ogp— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 4, 2020
19 - There were 19 passes in the build-up to Nicolas Pépé's goal for @Arsenal against Sheffield United; the most before a goal in the Premier League this season. Liquid. pic.twitter.com/um1eXZrYJ3
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 4, 2020
Irish striker David McGoldrick gave his side hope with a brilliant curling effort in the 84th minute, but the visitors couldn't conjure up an equalizer as Arsenal held on comfortably to win.
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McGoldrick scores a beatiful curling shot for Sheffield United
ARS 2:1 Sheffield pic.twitter.com/530FrygozP— Osoro Junior (@Osoro_jr) October 4, 2020
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.
