Chris Wilder acknowledges that Arsenal outperformed Sheffield United by a wide margin in their 6-0 victory, describing the Gunners as being in a league of their own.
Arsenal’s Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Martinelli was the star of the show as the Gunners thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 at Bramall Lane. The victory puts Arsenal just two points behind league leaders Liverpool, and they have a chance to go top if they can beat Brentford next weekend.
The match saw five different goalscorers for Arsenal, with Martin Odegaard opening the scoring after just five minutes. Jayden Bogle then put through his own net to double Arsenal’s advantage, before Martinelli got in on the act just two minutes later. Kai Havertz and Declan Rice added to the tally before half-time, and Ben White completed the rout with a left-footed drive.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder admitted that his side were simply outclassed by Arsenal. He acknowledged that his players were a “damaged group” and that it might be time for him to make some big decisions about the team’s future. Wilder also praised Arsenal, stating that they were in a different league and a different planet compared to his side.
On the other hand, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was delighted with his team’s performance. He praised the quality and aggression shown by his players, especially after their striking options had been criticized for their lack of goals. Arteta emphasized the importance of creating a sense of confidence within the team, as anyone can score a goal.
Overall, it was a dominant display from Arsenal, who showcased their attacking prowess and moved closer to the top of the Premier League table.