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Arsenal’s goal-scoring blitz continue with 6-0 thrashing of Sheffield United

Arsenal remain unwilling to quit thumping their opponents, delivering a stunning 6-0 win over struggling Sheffield United.

The Gunners’ strong display of goal-scoring prowess keeps them firmly in the title race alongside Manchester City and Liverpool.

Mikel Arteta’s side wasted no time making their mark in the game, with Martin Odegaard opening scoring just five minutes into the game.

The floodgates then opened, with an own goal by Jayden Bogle and strikes from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice quickly following suit.

Arsenal's goal-scoring blitz continue with 6-0 thrashing of Sheffield United
The Blades go blunt in 6-0 defeat to Arsenal – Getty image

By halftime, Arsenal were up 5-0, leaving Blades fans leaving the arena on time.

Despite a more subdued second half, Arsenal added one more goal through Ben White, to completing a comprehensive victory.

The win sees Arsenal extend their incredible goal-scoring run to 31 goals in their last seven Premier League games, boosting their goal difference in the tightly contested title race.

Arsenal also became the first team in Premier League history to secure three consecutive away victories by a margin of five or more goals.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s woes continue as they languish at the bottom of the table, facing a tough battle to avoid relegation back to the Championship.

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