Mark Lawrenson reveals latest Sheffield United scoreline prediction ahead of Arsenal clash

Writing his weekly predictions column for BBC Sport, Mark Lawrenson predicted a comfortable 2-0 win for the hosts, and claimed: "Still no points and no goals for Sheffield United so far this season. Liverpool's Rhian Brewster is apparently the man Blades boss Chris Wilder wants to bolster his forward line, and they definitely need to strengthen there.

"As I've said before, the Blades have got Championship strikers who have done brilliantly for them - but they basically need a Danny Ings to lead their line. Mind you, so does half the Premier League.

"I know Arsenal lost at Anfield on Monday but I thought they were really competitive and they had a purpose about the way they played. The tempo they played at was good too.

"Yes, they were beaten by a very good Liverpool team but another performance like that will secure the points this time."

Meanwhile, Lawro's sparring partner for the week, Manchester City and Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir, opted for a 3-0 win for Mikel Arteta's side.

The last time the two sides met, back in June, the Gunners knocked United out in the FA Cup quarter-finals on their way to lift the trophy, with Dani Ceballos' stoppage time goal sealing his side the win at Bramall Lane.

Over the course of their last ten meetings in all competitions, the Blades have won twice, in a record stretching back to 2003.