Sheffield United vs. Arsenal: Match Preview - 28 June 2020

Arsenal will try to finish among the European places in the Premier League and look to continue to build momentum in their FA Cup quarter-final clash against Sheffield United on Sunday lunchtime at Bramall Lane.

Sheffield United vs. Arsenal: Match Preview - 28 June 2020
Sheffield United vs. Arsenal

Arsenal will try to finish among the European places in the Premier League and look to continue to build momentum in their FA Cup quarter-final clash against Sheffield United on Sunday lunchtime at Bramall Lane.


Sheffield United vs. Arsenal KICK OFF TIME?

  • This FA Cup encounter will take place on Sunday 28th June​-2020

  • It will kick off at 1:00 PM (UK time).

  • The match will be held at ​Bramall Lane.


How To Watch/Read

(Live Commentary & Stream Details)

  • Follow the action with our dedicated Live Commentary.
  • Highlights of the game will be published shortly after full-time on the Arsenal TV app.

Sheffield United Team News

  • Chris Wilder is hopeful of getting Jack O'Connell back in the team for Sunday's game, with the defender having not featured since the restart due to injury.
  • Goalkeeper Dean Henderson will return after being ineligible to face parent club Manchester United in midweek.
  • John Egan are also in line for starting roles after missing out against Manchester United through suspension.

Arsenal Team News

  • David Luiz is available for selection having served a two-match ban for his red card in the defeat at Manchester City.
  • Cedric Soares to make his long-awaited debut for Arsenal.
  • Gabriel Martinelli has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, while Lucas Torreira is also out.

Head to Head (h2h)

  • Sheffield United and Arsenal last met in the FA Cup in March 2005 in a fifth-round replay; after a goalless draw, the Gunners won 4-2 on penalties at Bramall Lane.
  • Arsenal have won just one of their past eight away matches against Sheffield United in all competitions (D4 L3), a 3-0 win in October 2007 in the League Cup.
  • Arsenal have gone on to win the FA Cup in three of the six seasons they have knocked out Sheffield United (1935-36, 2002-03 and 2004-05).

Predicted Starting XI:

Sheffield United: Henderson; Basham, Egan, O'Connell; Baldock, Freeman, Norwood, Besic, Osborn; McBurnie, Sharp

Arsenal: Martinez; Maitland-Niles, Sokratis, Holding, Saka; Xhaka, Guendouzi; Nelson, Willock, Aubameyang; Lacazette