Arsenal delivered a football masterclass at Bramall Lane, thrashing Sheffield United 6-0 in a record-breaking performance that underscores their Premier League title ambitions.

The Gunners’ relentless attack, led by standout performances from Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz, left Sheffield United demoralised and facing the harsh reality of potential relegation.

Arsenal's English midfielder #41 Declan Rice holds up his fingers as he celebrates scoring the team's fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on March 4, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal’s English midfielder #41 Declan Rice holds up his fingers as he celebrates scoring the team’s fifth goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Arsenal at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on March 4, 2024. (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal’s thrashing of Sheffield United at Bramall Lane, led by Mikel Arteta, demonstrated a football masterclass, making history with their seventh consecutive league win and becoming the first English team to win three consecutive away games by five or more goals.

Standout performances from Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard, and Kai Havertz were central to Arsenal‘s domination, underscoring their title credentials.

Despite Sheffield United’s demoralising performance, likely to lead to what seems an inevitable relegation, the night belonged to Arsenal.

Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard celebrate a goal with Jakub Kiwior (Photo via Getty Images)
Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Ødegaard celebrate a goal with Jakub Kiwior (Photo via Getty Images)

After the game, Mikel Arteta told the media, “I’m really happy. Obviously coming to this ground is always very difficult. And the team, again, showed a high level of performance – of desire, of quality, and I’m really pleased, obviously.

“The way we started, having to play here on a Monday night, but the team showed again how much they want it, the quality we have, the determination to continue to go.”

“Not really,” he smiled when asked if he could relax when Arsenal went three up, “because you want to do better, do more and keep demanding them to keep the standards high and continue to play and evolve.

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Kai Havertz and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal after scoring his team's third goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND: Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal celebrates with teammate Kai Havertz and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal after scoring his team’s third goal during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Arsenal FC at Bramall Lane on March 04, 2024. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

“We train every day with that mentality, with that desire, and if they can do it, why not consistently? That is something that we have to show.

“I’m happy that we have some players back as well. To see Fabio after that many months to see Thomas after four months, they are good signs from the team.”

Some of the numbers from last night:

→ First team ever to score 5+ in 3 consecutive away matches
→ 10.000th Arsenal goal
→ 5 players with 10+ GA this season
→ Saliba record number of passes in a match (169)
→ +45 goal difference.