Eddie Nketiah took the spotlight on Saturday, October 28, as Arsenal secured a resounding 5-0 victory against Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal entered the match with the intention of returning to the path of victory in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Chelsea in the London derby last week.
Eddie Nketiah celebrates after netting a goal in the Premier League game between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium. Image courtesy of Stuart MacFarlane.
Mike Arteta selected a formidable lineup for the match against the Blades, with Emile Smith Rowe positioned in midfield alongside captain Bukayo Saka.
Nevertheless, it was Nketiah who claimed the spotlight, delivering a remarkable hat trick that played a pivotal role in Arsenal’s victory over Sheffield United.
According to reports, the forward initiated the scoring in the 28th minute and then netted two additional goals in the second half.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, this marked Nketiah’s inaugural Premier League hat-trick for Arsenal.
Meanwhile, Arsenal’s most recent triumph positions them in second place in the rankings, just two points adrift of the frontrunners, Tottenham Hotspur.