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Arsenal 2-1 Sheffield United: Bukayo Saka and Nicholas Pepe continue winning run for Mikel Arteta as late David McGoldrick consolation isn't enough to lift Blades' misery

A late David McGoldrick strike proved futile as Mikel Arteta's high-flying Arsenal held on to register another crucial three points at the Emirates.

Goals from Bukayo Saka and and Nicholas Pepe pushed Arteta's side into open water, only for the Blades to apply late pressure and pose the threat of an equaliser.

McGoldrick's curling effort from the edge of the area provided late impetus for the visitors, but failure to capitalise further sees Chris Wilder's team still searching for their first win after four games played.

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Nicholas 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
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 into an equaliser
Youngster Bukayo Saka had opened the scoring with a deft, placed header following a slick passage of play
Captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang had gone close after cutting inside and curling one of his trademark attempts
The striker was left ruing the missed opportunity after thinking he had given the Gunners first blood in the contest
In the early stages David Luiz was lucky to remain on the field after appearing to pull back Oliver Burke as the last man
A memorial to Metropolitian Police Sergeant Matt Ratana was placed inside the Emirates stadium before kick-off
Coronavirus warnings seen in place inside the Emirates tunnel, warning players and staff to maintain social distancing
Sky Sports microphones were seen covered at pitch-side due to the poor weather conditions in north London