Summary

  • Arsenal thrash Sheff Utd to move within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool

  • Gunners were 5-0 up at half-time - prompting some Blades fans to walk out early

  • Six different goalscorers for Arsenal during devastating attacking display

  • Saka substituted at interval before Martinelli limped off injured in second half

  • Sheff Utd remain bottom of table and 11 points from safety

  1. Postpublished at 62 mins

    Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal

    Declan Rice's corner is flicked away but Ben White then closes down Andre Brooks as the Sheffield United substitute attempts to clear.

  2. Postpublished at 21:22 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Bramall Lane

    Arsenal players celebrate their sixth goalImage source, PA Media

    Just under half an hour left - plus injury time - for Arsenal to score another four goals and be the first Premier League side to score double figures.

    They are playing like they fancy it.

  3. Postpublished at 60 mins

    Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal

    Arsenal fans are going to be so bored when their side wins a game by the odd goal or two.

    They've got a corner now as they go looking for more.

  4. Postpublished at 21:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal

    Alan Smith
    Former Arsenal forward on Sky Sports

    Ben White takes a shot at goalImage source, Getty Images

    Ben White doesn't get many, but he caught that well enough - he is delighted with it.

    How many different scorers can we get out there tonight?

  5. goal

    GOAL - Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenalpublished at 58 mins

    Ben White

    Ben White celebrates with teammatesImage source, Getty Images

    Fantastic strike!

    Ben White gets his second goal of the season and it is a lovely finish as Kai Havertz expertly brings a ball over the top under control, cuts back for White and the defender thumps a shot into the bottom corner.

    Six goals, six different scorers for Arsenal.

  6. Postpublished at 21:18 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Alan Smith
    Former Arsenal forward on Sky Sports

    There was a time not so long ago you'd come to Bramall Lane and Arsenal would get bullied - they aren't anymore!

  7. Postpublished at 57 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Sheffield United's changes have brought a bit more pace to their attack but it is still all Arsenal, who look hungry for more goals.

  8. Postpublished at 55 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Fabio Vieira of Arsenal runs with the ballImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal are getting back in the groove as Fabio Vieira breaks quickly, he chips the ball to Gabriel Martinelli as he gets into the box but the forward's hooked attempt, which looked to be going wide, is cleared.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:13 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

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    If I were a season ticket holder at Bramall Lane, I'd be asking for a refund. Including the cup game against Brighton, this is the fourth home game on the trot where Sheffield Utd have conceded five goals. And still time for more tonight...

    Anon

  10. Postpublished at 54 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Declan Rice tries to bend the free-kick in at the near post but Ivo Grbic has it covered.

  11. Postpublished at 53 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Kai Havertz is tripped on the edge of the box by Vinicius Souza and Arsenal have a free-kick in a decent position...

  12. Postpublished at 52 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Jorginho of Arsenal reactsImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal then break quickly to win a corner, but the delivery is cleared at the near post.

  13. Postpublished at 50 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Some direct running from Andre Brooks as he tries to force his way into the box, but he is eventually crowded out.

    Better from Sheffield United, however.

  14. 'One of the worst performances I've ever seen'published at 21:09 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Jamie Carragher
    Former Liverpool defender on Sky Sports

    That was a disgrace, that half of football. I think it's one of the most one-sided games I've ever seen.

    They came into this game after losing two home games 5-0 in the Premier League. That's shocking, it really is. It's probably one of the worst performances I've ever seen. I can't think of anything worse I've ever seen in a half of football than that.

  15. Postpublished at 48 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    A positive reaction from Sheffield United as they attack first, George Baldock finding Jayden Bogle inside the box but his shot is blocked.

  16. Postpublished at 21:07 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Emma Smith
    BBC Sport at Bramall Lane

    Sheffield United fans leave at half-time after they go 5 nil downImage source, Getty Images

    "Thank you Blades fans, your support is appreciated and needed," said the stadium announcer as the second half kicked off.

    He sounded weary, an emotion I imagine shared by many home fans here.

  17. KICK-OFFpublished at 46 mins

    Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Mikel Arteta makes a change as he looks to protect Bukayo Saka. He is replaced by Fabio Vieira.

    Sheffield United also make some changes. George Baldock, Andre Brooks and William Osula on for Tom Davies, James McAtee and Oli McBurnie.

    We're back under way.

  18. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:06 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

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    People will probably say it’s only Sheffield Utd to belittle Arsenal but this same team only lost 2-1 at home to Man City. Only lost 2-0 at home to Liverpool. So in 45 minutes Arsenal have scored more here than city and Liverpool did combined in 90 minutes each.

    Paul

  19. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 21:04 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

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    Just took a glimpse at the BBC match stats. I've never seen it so one-sided after 45 minutes. Shocking.

    Greg

    Match stats graphicImage source, BBC Sport
  20. Postpublished at 21:03 Greenwich Mean Time 4 March

    HT: Sheffield United 0-5 Arsenal

    Brighton, Aston Villa and Arsenal have all scored more goals at Bramall Lane than Sheffield United so far this year.

    I'm fascinated to know what the discussion in the Blades dressing room will be like.