Arsenal will know they must beat Sheffield United before beginning a horror run of fixtures after the international break.
The visit of the Blades will come before facing Manchester City, Leicester City and Manchester United, having lost to Liverpool last time out.
Sheffield United have endured a tough start to the season, though, with zero points and zero goals, but have just broken their club-transfer fee to sign the exciting, though unproven, Rhian Brewster.
Date, time and venue
Arsenal vs Sheffield United is scheduled for a 2pm BST kick-off on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
The match will be behind closed doors at Emirates Stadium with no fans due to be present due to government guidelines regarding coronavirus.
How to watch
TV channel: Arsenal vs Sheffield United will be shown live on Sky Sports' Main Event, and is available via Now TV with a day pass for £9.99.
Live stream: Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match online via SkyGo and the SkyGo app, with a mobile month pass available for £5.99.
Team news
Arsenal: Leno, Gabriel, Luiz, Tierney, Bellerin, Elneny, Ceballos, Saka, Willian, Nketiah, Aubameyang
Subs: Lacazette, Runarsson, Maitland-Niles, Holding, Pepe, Willock, Xhaka
Sheff Utd: Ramsdale, Basham, Egan, Robinson, Baldock, Lundstram, Berge, Osborn, Stevens, McGoldrick, Burke
Subs: Fleck, McBurnie, Sharp, Lowe, Norwood, Foderingham, Ampadu
Referee: Lee Mason
Prediction: Arsenal 3-1 Sheffield United
Arsenal are a far more impressive team since Mikel Arteta's arrival, though remain a work in progress. Sheffield United, meanwhile, have really struggled since the start of the season.
Rhian Brewster is a good buy for Chris Wilder, but has still not played a single minute of Premier League football. The Gunners should have enough.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
Arsenal failed to beat Sheffield United in last season's two Premier League meetings, drawing at home and being beaten at Bramall Lane.
But victory on Sunday will be their 50th over the Blades in 117 games.
Betting odds and tips
- Arsenal to win: 11/20
- Sheffield United to win: 11/2
- Draw: 16/5
- Aubameyang to score first: 3/1
- Arsenal to win 3-1: 11/1
Odds courtesy of Betfair Exchange. Click here to find out more.
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