Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield United: Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe's quickfire second-half goals seal victory for Mikel Arteta's men despite David McGoldrick's late strike

Daily Mail | October 4, 2020

Four devastating minutes of attacking flair ended Sheffield United's gritty resistance and provided more tangible proof that Arsenal are back.

This was far from convincing, far from pretty. But following their first defeat of the season at champions Liverpool on Monday, the Gunners have returned to winning ways.

That is all that will matter to Mikel Arteta. Bukayo Saka and Nicolas Pepe provided the telling blows as Arsenal withstood a brave Sheffield United fightback to clinch victory.

Nicolas Pepe's placed effort saw Arsenal double their lead at the Emirates and see out a 2-1 victory against Sheffield United

The Ivorian was mobbed by his team-mates after his goal and immediate impact in the fixture at the Emirates

Pepe places home into the bottom corner to extend the Gunners' lead in the second half against the Blades

Pepe had only entered the action moments earlier, and was given a thorough set of instructions by Mikel Arteta

David McGoldrick scored a late consolation with a sublime curled effort, but it wasn't enough to spur his side to an equaliser

MATCH FACTS AND PLAYER RATINGS

ARSENAL (3-4-2-1): Leno 6; Luiz 6.