Arsenal entered the record books with a 6-0 victory over Sheffield United, becoming the first team to win three consecutive away games in the English top-flight by five or more goals. Sheffield United also set a new record by conceding five or more goals in three straight home matches. Arsenal's impressive goal-scoring streak has given them an advantage in the title race.
ARSENAL ENTERED the record books as a 6-0 demolition of Sheffield United on Monday kept the Gunners on Liverpool and Manchester City’s tails in the Premier League title race . Martin Odegaard, Jayden Bogle’s own goal, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz and Declan Rice put the visitors 5-0 at half-time before Ben White rounded off the scoring. Mikel Arteta’s men become the first side to ever win three consecutive away games in the English top-flight by five or more goals.
By contrast, Sheffield United also set a new record by becoming the first English top-flight side to concede five or more goals in three straight home matches. Arsenal’s stunning streak of 31 goals in seven consecutive Premier League wins since a winter break has at least built up a big advantage over their rivals should the title be decided on goal difference. They remain in third, just two points behind leaders Liverpool and one adrift of defending champions City. However, Arteta’s men can go top with victory at home to Brentford on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s showdown between Liverpool and City at Anfiel
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