This archive report was first published on 28 June 2020.
Today, Arsenal travel to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United in the FA Cup, with the Gunners seeking to become the second team to qualify for the semi-final.
Manchester United secured their spot in the last four with an extra-time victory over Norwich City, but both teams today would likely prefer to wrap up proceedings within the 90 minutes.
Both Sheffield United and Arsenal have played three times since the restart, just 11 days ago, and while they will both be keen to take a shot at winning the trophy, both sides are likely to rotate their lineups.
Arsenal come into the match on the back of a 2-0 win over Southampton on Thursday, but with back-to-back defeats before that, they do not have the best form to fall back on.
Sheffield United, on the other hand, have struggled since the restart, having yet to score a single goal in their three matches, while conceding six, including two consecutive 3-0 losses this week.
With both teams having dropped down to occupy eighth and ninth in the Premier League division at present, the FA Cup may be their best chance of securing European football for next season.
Given the larger roster of players expected to be used today, the players outside the immediate starting XI for Arsenal should have a distinct advantage over their rivals.
I'm going to go with a comfortable win today, and even calling for another clean sheet.
Will Sheffield United save some key players for their visit of Tottenham on Thursday in the league? Should Arsenal prioritise the cup or Premier League at this point?
