Arsenal 5-0 Sheffield United – 3 talking points as Nketiah Shines in rout
By Adam Schultz
![Arsenal's English striker #14 Eddie Nketiah kisses the match ball as he celebrates after scoring his, and their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images) Arsenal's English striker #14 Eddie Nketiah kisses the match ball as he celebrates after scoring his, and their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/0fce78359c4c0b4c1c5d605dd80d84bfd8a942fee71b9ad670363dc53541b9eb.jpg)
Arsenal obliterated a poor Sheffield United side 5-0 with Eddie Nketiah, the chief destroyer, grabbing a sensational hattrick.
As far as great afternoon’s go at the Emirates, Arsenal’s 5-0 hammering of Sheffield United was as good as it gets.
With several first-team members rested, Bukayo Saka was handed the armband in what was a great moment for our young star, but despite that, it was Eddie Nketiah who stole the show.
His first-ever Arsenal hattrick was the catalyst for his side running away with the three points.
▶️ Now playing: All the goals from our 5-0 win over Sheffield United pic.twitter.com/fjGXkirojS
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 28, 2023
While one goal was a typical “Eddie” finish, his Dennis Bergkamp-like first goal and his third thunderbolt from outside the box were simply outstanding.
Four second-half goals glossed over an up-and-down first half, but once the Gunners got going, the visitors wilted, and Arsenal simply did as it pleased.
The game provided plenty of talking points; here they are.
King Eddie announces himself
While we have seen Nketiah have his say on games throughout his Arsenal career, none were as devastating as this.
Handed a start by Mikel Arteta over Kai Havertz, who can lead the line as a false nine, Arteta won’t be doing that for a while, we think, after Nketiah’s efforts.
1st PL hat-trick! That was for you Auntie Baby #RIP ❤️🙏🏾 @Arsenal pic.twitter.com/q1VkzOXav3
— Eddie Nketiah 📞 (@EddieNketiah9) October 28, 2023
Often the one who bears the brunt of criticism, Eddie deserves all the credit here as he was simply outstanding. Some state, “It’s only against Sheffield United,” but you can only play who is in front of you.
Eddie was brilliant and rewarded Arteta’s faith in him with an outstanding afternoon’s work.
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