Sheffield United's Unwanted Record: Conceding Five Goals in Four Consecutive Home Games

Sheffield United set an unwanted record when they became the first team in English football history to concede five goals in four consecutive home games across all competitions as they were dismantled by Arsenal at Bramall Lane. Chris Wilder’s side, who are bottom of the Premier League, conceded five goals against high-flying Arsenal before half-time - as Mikel Arteta’s side ran riot away from home on Monday night.

The Blades had also suffered a 5-2 defeat to Brighton in the FA Cup, a 5-0 defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League, and another 5-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League (this time with 10 men) in their previous three home fixtures.

And Arsenal are also set to achieve their own Premier League record as they became the first English league side to win three consecutive away games by a margin of five or more goals. The Gunners beat Burnley 5-0 and West Ham 6-0 last month, both in the Premier League.

All their goals were scored by different players, with Martin Odegaard getting the visitors off the mark. Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice and a Jayden Bogel own goal completed the one-sided scoreline before half-time.

It prompted some home fans to leave Bramall Lane well before half time, with some getting up from their seats after just 15 minutes.

On Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher called Sheffield United a “disgrace” after one of the “most one-sided performances I’ve ever seen”.

The Blades were also beaten 8-0 by Newcastle at Bramall Lane in the Premier League earlier this season.

The Premier League record for a win is 9-0.