Arsenal vs Sheffield United player ratings: Of fighting and winning

Very active, as can be expected since this was his first start in ages. Didn’t need to get forward as much as Tierney did, mostly because Pepe had everything covered in that regard. That allowed Maitland-Niles to sit deeper and defend, even if he wasn’t that occupied.. RWB. Arsenal. AINSLEY MAITLAND-NILES. 6.4

LWB. Arsenal. KIERAN TIERNEY. 7.4. Surprising to see him out there with the injury concern and this being the FA Cup. Especially as Sead Kolasinac was the left-sided centerback. Great find to create the penalty kick. Was strong throughout the course of the match, particularly in his deliveries. He has a fantastic whipping cross from wide. Always a threat.