Eddie Nketiah hits hat-trick as five-star Arsenal sweep aside Sheffield UnitedBy Mark Mann-Bryans, PAEddie Nketiah returned to the Arsenal starting line-up with style as the England forward hit a first Premier League hat-trick in a 5-0 win over bottom club Sheffield United. Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring his opening goal (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonMartin Odegaard dropped to the bench in the most eye-catching of Arteta’s alterations, which also saw Emile Smith Rowe make his first league start since May 2022. His touch and finish for the opening goal proved he can do the job as the England international set the Gunners on their way to a comfortable victory over the rock bottom Blades. Takehiro Tomiyasu scores Arsenal’s fifth (John Walton/PA) Photo by John WaltonNketiah, who made his England debut of the bench in 1-0 friendly win over Australia earlier this month, saved the best for last. But instead Vieira dusted himself down to send Foderingham the wrong way and further extend the lead.

Source: Irish Independent October 28, 2023 22:48 UTC