Here’s how we rated the Blades after their fourth top flight match this season without victory.
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. Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2nd R) jumps to head the ball against Sheffield United's English defender Chris Basham (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 4, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. / (Photo by NEIL HALL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (2nd R) jumps to head the ball against Sheffield United's English defender Chris Basham (R) during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium in London on October 4, 2020. (Photo by NEIL HALL / POOL / AFP) Photo: NEIL HALL
. Aaron Ramsdale - 7
Made a good save from Aubameyang after his own poor kick out led to the chance. Went upfront for a couple of late set-pieces as Blades sought an equaliser Photo: Simon Bellis
. Chris Basham - 6
Given a tough assignment to mark Aubameyang off the Arsenal left and struggled to get forward as much as we're used to seeing. Replaced by Sharp Photo: Simon Bellis
. John Egan - 6
Came back into the starting line up after his suspension, wearing the armband Photo: CLIVE ROSE
1. Aaron Ramsdale - 7
Made a good save from Aubameyang after his own poor kick out led to the chance. Went upfront for a couple of late set-pieces as Blades sought an equaliser Photo: Simon Bellis
2. Chris Basham - 6
Given a tough assignment to mark Aubameyang off the Arsenal left and struggled to get forward as much as we're used to seeing. Replaced by Sharp Photo: Simon Bellis
3. John Egan - 6
Came back into the starting line up after his suspension, wearing the armband Photo: CLIVE ROSE
4. Jack Robinson - 6
His long throw was a threat as United looked to exploit Arsenal's apparent defensive frailties. Photo: OLI SCARFF