Arsenal vs Sheffield United player ratings: Of fighting and winning

When you don’t hear a lot from David Luiz, you’re in a good place. I couldn’t tell you a single thing Luiz did for the good or the bad. And that’s the way I like it. Of course, he then went and got hurt in the 53rd minute, but regardless, he did his job, error-free for nearly an hour. That counts for something.. CB. Arsenal. DAVID LUIZ. 6.2

6.3. Caught in two words in the 12th minute when he inadvertently flicked a header across his own goal for Sheffield to play with. Other than that, I’d say he was the best centerback on the day. He was yet again a composed and reliable presence, as well as our only hope in the air.. CB. Arsenal. SHKODRAN MUSTAFI

5.9. Weird to see him at centerback. Struggled to defend on set-pieces, particularly the one at the hour mark when he just let his man go free on goal. Continued to struggle with letting runners in behind him. His failed clearance right before the final whistle gave Sheffield their unmissable goal. He felt like a man torn between responsibilities, wanting to get forward but knowing he shouldn’t.. CB. Arsenal. SEAD KOLASINAC