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Sheffield United vs Arsenal Predictions & Tips - Soaring Saka to Strike in the Premier League

Alex Waite

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Last updated: 02 Mar 2024

Alex Waite 02 Mar 2024

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Sheffield United vs Arsenal predictions for Monday’s Premier League match
Mikel Arteta’s side have won their last 6 matches
Can Saka continue his scoring streak against the leaky Blades?

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Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has scored 7 goals in his last 5 matches (Getty Images)

Sheffield United vs Arsenal Predictions

Sheffield United are unlikely to contain an Arsenal side that cuts through opponents and scores goals. Bukayo Saka has been key to the Gunners front foot approach and he can fire Arsenal to another league win.

Sheffield United vs Arsenal Predictions
Head-to-Head
Sheffield United Form
Sheffield United Injuries & Team News
Arsenal Form
Arsenal Injuries & Team News

Sheffield United have lost their last 3 home matches
Sheffield United have seen over 3.5 goals in their last 5 home matches
Sheffield United have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Arsenal
Arsenal have won their last 6 matches (Premier League)
Arsenal have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches (Premier League)
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka has scored 7 goals in his last 5 matches

Head-to-Head

Arsenal have a 52-40 advantage against Sheffield United in 119 meetings with 27 draws.

Sheffield United Form

Five points from 10 matches leaves Sheffield United bottom of the Premier League. The Blades have also conceded 26 goals during this downturn in form.

Chris Wilder’s side have lost their last two matches. Defeats came at home against Brighton (5-0) and at Wolves (1-0) on Sunday.

Sheffield United faced 1.22 expected goals and 12 shots at Molineux. The Yorkshire side conceded on 29 minutes and couldn’t hit back.

Sheffield United Injuries & Team News

Defender Mason Holgate is suspended.

Forward Cameron Archer and midfielder Anis Ben Slimane are ruled out.

Defenders Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Chris Basham and John Egan are also out.

Arsenal Form

Arsenal have taken maximum points from their last six Premier League matches (18) and scored 25. Saka has scored seven of these goals, with five coming in away matches.

The Gunners’ improving league form was broken up by a 1-0 Champions League loss in Porto. Arsenal responded to this setback with a commanding 4-1 home win over Newcastle.

Mikel Arteta’s side were in complete control with 2.59-0.22 expected goals and a Newcastle own goal opened the scoring. Kai Havertz, Bukayo Saka and Jakub Kiwior added to the scoreline after half time.

Arsenal Injuries & Team News

Defender Jurriën Timber is unavailable due to injury.

Verdict

Sheff Utd v Arsenal

Arsenal have dominated recent matches against lower-table opponents and Sheffield United face a tough test. Saka has hit top-scoring form and he is likely to continue his purple patch at Brammal Lane.

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