The Sheffield Star then suggested that the Blades were convinced that Arsenal would drop their asking price as the window went on. However, with extra time seemingly beckoning, Ceballos found himself in the right place to finish off an Arsenal counterattack with a neatly taken goal that keeps his side's season alive as they progressed to the semi-finals of the competition for a record-equalling 30th time. The ostracised German didn’t even travel for a fixture marked as an obvious moment for his protracted return. We did but the reaction straight away was really good.". 43 min Maitland-Niles’ fiercely driven cross is pushed up in the air by Henderson. Arsenal: Martinez (8), Tierney (9), Mustafi (8), Luiz (6), Maitland-Niles (7), Willock (6), Kolasinac (6), Xhaka (8), Lacazette (6), Pepe (7), Saka (6) I thought we dominated the game in the second half and missed the best chances, and I thought we would have another chance to win it. Audio available on Arsenal.com The date of this match could change if we participate in the 4th Round of the Carabao Cup 04/10/2020 - Sheffield United - Premier League - Men - H Robinson hurled the ball into the box from the left. While Arsenal would have arguably made a big mistake selling Balogun for around £3 million, a sale for a larger fee certainly appears to make more sense for the Gunners. Yorkshire Live reports that they are now hopeful about securing a deal for the Arsenal man with talks continuing. Timely. Kieran Tierney continues to impress after a difficult start to his time at the club, while Maitland-Niles immediately formed a profitable relationship with Pepe on the opposite flank. Ninety-eight days after the two teams were originally due to meet in the last eight of the FA Cup, they finally did in a tie of huge significance for both clubs. It was a different Blades team in the second period, though, no doubt driven on by some stern words from their manager, who watched another 'goal' by John Egan ruled out for offside after McGoldrick had just gone too early at a free-kick. A couple of boys are just a bit short of belief but there are certainly encouraging signs from our point of view.". But with Arsenal clinging on in stoppage time, a clinical breakaway saw Ceballos skip through on goal and beat Dean Henderson at his near post to send the Gunners into the semi-final. They should have been punished when Chris Basham skewed his free header wide with the goal beckoning. 46 min Peep peep! #EmiratesFACup pic.twitter.com/TbJvy0pYi4. 90+3 min An Arsenal change: Sokratis replaces Pepe. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? “But looking at it and rewinding it, it was a little bit more sinister than it first looked. At Bramall Lane, the first 15 minutes were largely reduced to a slow-motion onslaught from the home side. The Daily Mail reported earlier this month that they had made a £3 million bid for the teenager. Sheffield United Folarin Balogun to Sheffield United: Arsenal ready to cash in, interest from abroad, cryptic social media post. He cut the ball back towards the edge of the area, where Pepe ran round the ball and curled a low shot just wide. Subs: Sokratis (6), Holding (6), Ceballos (7), Nketiah (6) “Any news as to why Özil does not play today?”. However, the Video Assistant Referee was on hand to correctly deem the defender offside and so it was Arsenal who actually went in ahead at half-time thanks to Pepe's calmly dispatched penalty correctly awarded after Chris Basham caught Alexandre Lacazette in the box. Egan headed the rebound into the newt but the flag had rightly gone up against McGoldrick. 48 min Robinson’s long, flat throw is headed on by McBurnie and saved comfortably by Martinez. Last seen sitting in the stands at St Mary’s, parasol aloft, legs crossed without a care in the world. Nade got the better of Kolo Toure before sidefooting past an onrushing Jens Lehmann just before half-time. Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal: By the graphs Running xG xG Map Just when Arsenal had slipped up and stared down the barrel of a nerve-riven period of extra time, Dani Ceballos scored a brilliant late winner to send the Gunners through to the FA Cup semi-finals. Please be respectful when making a comment and adhere to our Community Guidelines. Two goals in six minutes made for a frantic finish as Arsenal … The forward scored 10 goals in 15 appearances for Arsenal’s Under-23s last season. Date published: Wednesday 16th September 2020 5:10. 82 min Henderson’s long kick almost breaks for McBurnie, who is about to shoot when Mustafi pokes the ball away. His attitude is under reckoning and, so far, there is still no sign of a way back. However, the Mail noted that Arsenal had left United stunned by rejecting the offer and suggesting that they want a deal worth £15 million for Balogun. 45+4 min Tierney is down after a clash of heads with Baldock. United had to survive over half an hour with midfielder Phil Jagielka in goal after Paddy Kenny went off injured. But it’s been a livelier start to the second half from Sheffield United. Mikel Arteta, despite a softer stance in public, has clearly made his decision. Dani Ceballos came off the bench to grab a stoppage time winner at Bramall Lane as Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Sheffield United. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. The hosts kept pushing, however, and got their rewards when some slapstick Arsenal defending saw Sead Kolasinac's late clearance hit Rob Holding and fall straight at McGoldrick's feet, and the forward could not miss. And now it looks like Arsenal have won it! Ancient 120-year-old Yorkshire tortoise is one of world's oldest pets. Nicolas Pepe scores from the penalty spot, Sheffield United’s Dean Henderson shows his frustration after being beaten from the spot. That could have been 2-0. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Could Dias deal decide future of City's Pep project? The FA Cup Quarter-Final. Sealed. All rights reserved. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss real-world solutions, and more. 75 min Robinson is booked for a cynical foul on Nketiah. Now, with only the Premier League to concentrate on, and hopes of a top-four spot already lessened to a Europa League place, they need to rediscover that killer instinct before their hard work slips through their fingers without just reward. A laziness in defence, a lack of clarity when attempting to play the final ball, the lingering gait of a player who hasn’t always enjoyed his introduction to English football. Finally, though, they received their dues, as McGoldrick punished Kolasinac’s woeful clearance to score a late equaliser. Chris Wilder will continue to put pressure on those at Bramall Lane discussing a potential move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun this summer, with Yorkshire Live reporting that Sheffield United are hopeful of landing the 19-year-old. Sheffield United vs Arsenal result: Five things we learned as Dani Ceballos scores dramatic FA Cup winner. Nicolas Pepe's first-half penalty appeared to have sent the visitors to Wembley - the forward's eighth goal of the season - only for David McGoldrick to stab home an equaliser with just three minutes left to play. Despite not having their usual vociferous home support to drive them on, the Blades still began on the front foot against opponents with David Luiz back after his recent suspension, but with top scorer Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang only a substitute. After being handed what could unofficially be described as an ultimatum by Arteta, following the 20-year-old’s tantrum and sniping against Brighton, he has now been left out of back-to-back matchday squads. 69 min A cracking long-range shot from Xhaka is well blocked by Robinson. Arsenal are into the semi-final of the FA Cup, it is one thing that feels somewhat normal in this incredibly un-normal world. 67 min A double change for Arsenal. This will be last round of fixtures before the scheduled international break. The Blades are back in Premier League action when they face Tottenham at Bramall Lane on Thursday, a match you can see live on Sky Sports. Joshua to bring in Joyce as sparring partner, Lampard defends Kepa from 'unfair' criticism, David Luiz went off injured against Sheffield United, Dani Ceballos celebrates after Arsenal's win at Sheffield United, Pepe opened the scoring for Arsenal from the spot, Mikel Arteta steered Arsenal to an FA Cup win over Chris Wilder's Sheffield United, £18 Premier League and Football channel offer, We would like your feedback, please fill in our survey, Sheffield United have lost three matches in a row in all competitions for only the second time since Chris Wilder's appointment in 2016, also doing so in December 2017, Arsenal have now won seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions (L3), as many as they managed across the previous 27 matches beforehand (W7 D14 L6), Sheffield United have fallen at the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup for the first time since 2004 and the 11th time overall - the exact same number of eliminations as arch-rivals Sheffield Wednesday have endured at this stage, Arsenal's opener - Nicolas Pepe's penalty - was the Gunners' first FA Cup goal from the spot since current boss Mikel Arteta netted against Everton in a 2013-14 quarter-final tie - a campaign in which they went on to win the competition, Both of David McGoldrick's two goals for Sheffield United in all competitions this season have been scored in the FA Cup (from four shots); however, the forward is yet to score in 23 Premier League appearances having attempted 37 shots in that competition this season. This will be last round of fixtures before the scheduled international break. After a lethargic start, where Sheffield United wasted a number of chances and had a goal disallowed, Nicolas Pepe punished the Blades from the penalty spot after a mindless foul on Alexandre Lacazette. 45+2 min Pepe’s free-kick from the left hits the unsighted David Luiz on the shoulder and flies well wide. One goal. The tackle itself, a rake at Alexandre Lacazette’s ankles, was needless with the striker facing away from goal on the edge of the box and forced the Blades to chase a game they'd taken a strong foothold in. 72 min United have some good attacking options on the bench, including Lys Mousset, Billy Sharp and Richairo Zivkovic. Subs: Freeman (6), Berge (6), Sharp (7) 58 min: Sheffield United have another goal disallowed! Arsenal broke threee on three before Pepe was well tackled by Stevens in the area. The substitute Dani Ceballos scored a dramatic injury-time winner to shatter Sheffield United and put Arsenal through to the FA Cup semi-finals, Sun 28 Jun 2020 10.02 EDT Arsenal made five changes to the team that won 2-0 at Southampton in the Premier League on Thursday with Ainsley Maitland-Niles, David Luiz, Joe Willock, Sead Kolasinac and Alexandre Lacazette recalled in place of Hector Bellerin, Rob Holding, Dani Ceballos, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Eddie Nketiah. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. 76 min Billy Sharp replaces Chris Basham for Sheffield United. “The boy had all his weight on Lys’ foot and damaged the ligament underneath, quite an unusual injury. Sheffield United are keen to increase their options up front by bringing in teenage Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. It is a blow, but perhaps it may hand Mikel Arteta’s transfer kitty a timely boost ahead of the final stages of the window. It drops to Saka, who misses his kick, and then Tierney’s 25-yard shot drifts wide. 18 - Dani Ceballos has scored his first goal in 18 competitive appearances for Arsenal, with his last strike coming in October 2019 versus Standard Liège. Eventually Berge’s cross on the turn is kicked away at the near post. 44 min A decent effort from Norwood, whose swept shot from 20 yards is well held by the falling Martinez. The Blades made three changes from Wednesday's 3-0 loss at Man Utd, with Dean Henderson back in goal, while John Egan and Oli McBurnie also returned. Location unknown. With the game ebbing away from Chris Wilder’s side in the second half, though, David McGoldrick finally punished Arsenal’s unconvincing defence and scored an equaliser from close-range with just three minutes remaining. Speaking ahead of Thursday’s Carabao Cup second-round tie at Burnley, Wilder said: “We made an enquiry regarding the young man at Arsenal. It is also suggested that Wilder will keep putting pressure on the club to make sure that they get their man. Here are five things we learned from the game: Is it possible that the carnival of frustration – and even hate – that had consumed Arsenal’s fanbase has actually been missed? And, in each of their four fixtures, Mikel Arteta’s side have started at a lethargic, almost casual pace. However, it seemed his future lies away from Arsenal after reports in June that he rejected terms on a new contract. That wasn’t great keeping from Henderson, who left a pretty big gap at the near post. But after another fantastic goal against Brighton, this was, perhaps, Pepe’s most complete performance for Arsenal. United's away fixture at Arsenal next month will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. GOAL! Sheffield United have been mugged. See you in 15 minutes for the second half. 30 - Arsenal have qualified for the semi-final of the FA Cup for the 30th time; the joint-most of any club in the competition's history (along with Manchester United). The Daily Mail reported earlier […] Sheffield United are keen to increase their options up front by bringing in teenage Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. In order to use the live chat functionality you need to opt into live chat cookies. The Gunners were the better side in the first half and took the lead from Pepe’s spot-kick after Alex Lacazette had been fouled. Alternatively, please email ifollow@efl.com - note that live chat is recommended for the quickest response on a matchday. And it appears that United may be about to be vindicated for their stance. Man of the match: Kieran Tierney. The type of ingrained errors, the mindless moments where Arsenal seem to switch off in unison, were still present. Sheffield United 1-1 Arsenal (McGoldrick 87), GOAL! Arsenal are into the semi-finals of the FA Cup after a hard-fought victory at Bramall Lane. Balogun was born in New York and holds joint-English and US citizenship. And what is more, it was his pass that led to the foul on Lacazette for Arsenal's crucial opening penalty that sent them on their way to victory. Ceballos picked up the loose ball, danced past Stevens and slid the ball under Henderson from a tight angle. There were glimmers, at least, in this game. 90 min United are pushing for a winner now. The urgency to bring in another frontman is highlighted by an injury to Lys Mousset. But if it is clear that he is going, Arsenal may be right to cash in this summer. @Richiereds1976. He’s also eligible to play for Nigeria. Dani Ceballos' injury-time strike saw Arsenal squeeze past Sheffield United 2-1 in their FA Cup quarter-final clash at Bramall Lane on Sunday. With those caveats in place, though, there were still clearly improvements, too. Sheffield United 1-0 Arsenal (Lundstram 8). Don’t be surprised if he moves to Spurs. Addressing the cultural problem at Arsenal is top of the head coach’s agenda and, despite Ozil’s popularity and obvious talent, he is not the first to decide that the German is better confined to a problematic past than a brighter future. I’m not sure what the problem is but he’s going to be replaced by Rob Holding. Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal (Ceballos 90+1) 9.50am EDT 09:50 GOAL! Available for everyone, funded by readers. A 3-4-3, with Sead Kolasinac – once considered too liable to play as a full-back – filling in at left centre-half for the injured Pablo Mari and Ainsley Maitland-Niles – who has publicly reiterated he’s not a defender – replacing Hector Bellerin at right wing-back. Arteta reacts to rumours of Guendouzi summer exit, Five things we learned as Arsenal defeat Sheffield United, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification. One that tantalised his role in this Arsenal side becoming an indispensable outlet, the greatest spark in the absence of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as opposed to an expensive and inconsistent question mark. Two goals in six minutes made for a frantic finish as Arsenal advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals. It is fair to say the left back has endured a stop-start nature to his Arsenal career after his big-money move from Celtic last summer, interrupted first by a double hernia he underwent before arriving at the Emirates and then after suffering a dislocated shoulder against West Ham last October. After scanning, it was decided to have a minor operation.”, “We need to add at the top of the pitch. He tries to cut back inside Egan, who makes a good tackle. Reports on Tuesday said that the Blades had seen a bid for the 19-year-old turned down. Peep peep! The FA Cup Quarter-Final. The 23-year-old was rock solid in the visitors' five-man back line, as well as providing a constant attacking outlet down the left with his surging runs, and was unlucky not to create a second first-half goal for Pepe after another such foray. Three games. The problem, though, is in Arsenal’s current system, regardless of personality, professionalism or otherwise, there is seemingly no place for Ozil, who has receded from a half-hearted presence to an invisible burden. 68 min Robinson’s long throw causes more chaos in the Arsenal area. The usual blur of tension and anticipation, excitement and angst that filters through towards the players has, of course, been muted by the restart. This is so much better from Sheffield United, and they should be level. Sheffield United 1-1 Arsenal (McGoldrick 87) 8.53am EDT 08:53 Half time: Sheffield United 0-1 Arsenal… Where is Mesut Ozil? 51 min Fleck drags a speculative cross-shot well wide from 20 yards. Arsenal have turned down an approach from Sheffield United for their striker prospect Folarin Balogun. The trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Mikel Arteta's Gunners will now take place on Sunday 4th October, kick-off 2pm. They put you in trouble. Holding onto the striker would arguably be a reasonable stance if Arsenal have any inkling that he may sign a new deal over the next year. What appeared to be a hamstring injury suffered by David Luiz in the second half may hamper Arsenal's ability to continue utilising the same shape going forwards, but there is at least a clearer blueprint for the future. It bounced just inside the penalty area and landed on the roof of the net with Martinez backpedalling frantically. 62 min A Sheffield United change: Kieron Freeman replaces George Baldock. Arsenal, meanwhile, take on struggling Norwich on Wednesday, with both games kicking off at 6pm. I think he’s fine. Sheffield United vs Arsenal. vs Arsenal. Chris Wilder will continue to put pressure on those at Bramall Lane discussing a potential move for Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun this summer, with Yorkshire Live reporting that Sheffield United are hopeful of landing the 19-year-old. Report as Arsenal score in stoppage time to book their place in the FA Cup semi-finals, Football journalist - 62 min At the other end, Tierney’s deflected shot ricochets around the area before being lumped clear. But each time his irresistible but elusive talent has come to the fore, it’s been followed by a hollow period. Balogun is out of contract in the summer. 53 min David Luiz is down with an injury. We have a decent selection of players, but we want to add another one, especially with Lys missing for a little while.”, window.dojoRequire(["mojo/signup-forms/Loader"], function(L) { L.start({"baseUrl":"mc.us2.list-manage.com","uuid":"0dbf0c85a1d332bd7bb792371","lid":"9014791a03","uniqueMethods":true}) }). But if Sheffield United thought they had done enough to force extra time, they were wrong as Arsenal launched one last break up field that ended with Ceballos jinking his way into the area and somehow sliding a low shot past Henderson at his near post for his first goal for the club. Zero wins. However, Mesut Ozil missed out with a back injury. Sheffield United Arsenal v Sheffield United The coronavirus pandemic has meant supporters have been unable to attend matches in England for five months, but the measures could soon be relaxed When the penalty came, it was a cruel blow of misfortune. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? 45 min Seven minutes of added time. Play for free. Now might be the time to introduce them. Do not miss your chance to land the £250,000 jackpot for a sixth time this season on Saturday. Sheff Utd: Henderson (6), Basham (6), Egan (6), Robinson (8), Baldockn (6), Stevens (6), Fleck (6), Lundstram (7), Norwood (6), McBurnie (7), McGoldrick (8) 1:00pm, Sunday 28th June 2020. To do this click on the cookie settings button below. This hasn’t been a great half of football. pic.twitter.com/4V9wuUywfK. The trip to the Emirates Stadium to face Mikel Arteta's Gunners will now take place on Sunday 4th October, kick-off 2pm. 56 min Dean Henderson’s wind-assisted goal kick almost goes in at the other end! Dani Ceballos and Eddie Nketiah replace Willock and Lacazette. Nicolas Pepe’s £72m start to life in England has been a series of small explosions with delayed aftershocks. Want an ad-free experience?Subscribe to Independent Premium. Arsenal moved the ball smoothly from back to front before Willock found Tierney in space on the left. However, since returning to the starting XI, the Scotland international has shown just why the Gunners were so keen to bring him south of the border and his display against the Blades was further proof of his eye-catching abilities. The... Arsenal are preparing a second bid as they look to lure Lyon into selling midfielder, Houssem... Have something to tell us about this article? The Frenchman has a foot injury and missed United’s opening 2-0 home loss to Wolves. 44 min We’re all friends here, so let us speak frankly. Bramall Lane. They were lucky, again, when Sheffield United had another goal ruled out narrowly for offside, while Oli McBurnie found space in behind far too often. At the other end of the spectrum, with a player still in the embryonic stages of his career, a similar fate could be awaiting Matteo Guendouzi. The most insightful comments on all subjects will be published daily in dedicated articles. Sheffield United have made a loan bid for teenage Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun. We fought right until the end and I really liked the attitude of the team. 60 min: Basham misses a sitter! It is, seemingly, Arteta’s answer to Arsenal’s slapdash defence. Christian Nade got the winning goal as Sheffield United ended 2006 with a shock victory over a poor Arsenal side. That put several clubs on alert and Brentford saw a £5m bid for the player rejected in January. Dani Ceballos scored a dramatic injury-time goal at a time when Sheffield United looked the likelier winners, and Mikel Arteta’s side will join Manchester United in the last four. Going forwards, a box of skill, feints and shimmies that Sheffield struggled to block out, he was a constant threat cutting inside off the right touchline. After a corner is half cleared, Billy Sharp’s low shot is saved excellently at the near post by Martinez. It is a really tough place to come and we got the result we wanted. Chris Wilder and his players thought they had gone ahead after just nine minutes when John Lundstram nodded home Oli McBurnie's own header back across the six-yard box following a left-wing corner. There have already been plenty of twists in the Blades’ pursuit of the forward. "They are really good at what they do. Norwood’s brilliant free-kick from the right found McGoldrick, whose close-range shot was superbly saved by Martinez. Peep peep! In particular, the way in which the formation affords freedom to the full-backs. Sheffield United 1-2 Arsenal: Dani Ceballos' late strike sends Gunners into FA Cup semi-finals, Dani Ceballos scored Arsenal's FA Cup winner against Sheffield United, Keane: Ole needs top-four finish to keep job, Ten positives in latest round of PL testing. The Blades are understood to have offered £3m plus add-ons for the 19 year-old. 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