National cups are something special for many teams and supporters. Today's match will decide whether it's Sheffield United or Arsenal that keep their silverware dream alive.
It's no vacation for neither Sheffield nor Arsenal as both were in action only a few days ago. Expect some tired legs on the pitch and/or possibly some changes to the lineups.
Sheffield United form and stats
Sheffield United participated in FA Cup the last season, where they reached the 3rd round.Overall Premier League stats at home this season for Sheffield United are 7-3-5 (wins-draw-losses). On the other hand, in the FA Cup, Sheffield United has performed like this (both home and away): 3 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses.
Sheffield haven't scored a league goal since they found the net 324 minutes ago. B. Sharp scored that one.
The fans are hoping that Sheffield will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-3 away loss in the Premier League game against Manchester United. Prior to that was the away defeat visiting Newcastle United (0-3).
The match schedule is unforgiving for Sheffield as they have a new game in only four days, a Premier League match thankfully also at home. Tottenham Hotspur are visiting.
Sheffield has scored 17 league goals at home this season, in 15 matches. Sheffield have only conceded 13 from their league home games. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Arsenal form and stats
Last season their FA Cup adventure ended in the 4th round.3 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses. That’s the product of Arsenal playing as the away team in the Premier League this season. When we have look at the FA Cup statistics, we find 3W-0D-0L. This is both home and away.
It's the second away game in a row for Arsenal, but there's smiles all around after the 2-0 victory versus Southampton in the Premier League last time out. Prior to that match, the Arsenal manager M. Arteta Amatriain faced defeat when travelling to Brighton & Hove Albion and losing 1-2.
A new game in only three days for Arsenal, the Premier League home match versus Norwich City. Busy days.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Arsenal have scored 17 goals in 16 league games away. 21 goals have been conceded by Arsenal in these games.
Head 2 Head
Head-to-head totals (for the last six meetings): Sheffield United won two games, one match ended with a draw and Arsenal has three wins. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: three / threeTop Goalscorers
  P. Aubameyang 17 goals |  A. Lacazette 7 goals |   J. Fleck 5 goals |
Sheffield United missing players
Arsenal missing players
| Sheffield United | Arsenal | ||||||
| Total | Home | Statistics | Stat | Away | Total | ||
| 25 | 11 | Played | P | 14 | 25 | ||
| 11 | 6 | Won | W | 5 | 10 | ||
| 8 | 3 | Drew | D | 7 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 2 | Lost | L | 2 | 7 | ||
| 28 | 16 | Scored | S | 19 | 35 | ||
| 26 | 10 | Conceded | C | 15 | 29 | ||
| 96% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 86% | 92% | ||
| 76% | 73% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 79% | 80% | ||
| 32% | 36% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 56% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 29% | 24% | ||
| 4% | 9% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 4% | ||
| 44% | 45% | BTTS | BTTS | 57% | 56% | ||
| 32% | 36% | Clean Sheets | C S | 36% | 36% | ||
| 28% | 18% | Failed to Score | F T | 21% | 16% | ||
| 5.8 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 5.5 | 5.3 | ||
| 5.4 | 3.8 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6 | 5.7 | ||
| 1.6 | 1.3 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.6 | 1.7 | ||
| 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 3 | 3 | ||
| 253 | 133 | Total Shots | T S | 150 | 274 | ||
| 87 | 51 | Shots on Target | S O | 52 | 100 | ||
| 32% | 31% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 37% | 35% | ||
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Liverpool | 31 | 28 | 2 | 1 | 70 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 9 | 49 | 86 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 31 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 77 | 33 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 41 | 12 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 36 | 21 | 44 | 63 |
| 3 | Leicester City | 31 | 16 | 7 | 8 | 59 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 29 | 14 | 30 | 55 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 31 | 16 | 6 | 9 | 55 | 41 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 25 | 14 | 54 |
| 5 | Manchester United | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 48 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 49 |
| 6 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 31 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 44 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 49 |
| 7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 50 | 41 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 9 | 45 |
| 8 | Sheffield United | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 18 | -1 | 44 |
| 9 | Arsenal | 31 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 43 | 41 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 21 | 2 | 43 |
| 10 | Crystal Palace | 31 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 36 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 23 | -8 | 42 |
| 11 | Burnley | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 35 | 45 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 14 | 26 | -10 | 42 |
| 12 | Everton | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 38 | 46 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 31 | -8 | 41 |
| 13 | Newcastle United | 31 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 29 | 42 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 29 | -13 | 39 |
| 14 | Southampton | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 38 | 54 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 22 | 21 | -16 | 37 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 31 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 34 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 25 | -7 | 33 |
| 16 | Watford | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 28 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 28 | -18 | 28 |
| 17 | West Ham United | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 35 | 54 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 28 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 26 | -19 | 27 |
| 18 | AFC Bournemouth | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 29 | 50 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 23 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 27 | -21 | 27 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 36 | 59 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 33 | -23 | 27 |
| 20 | Norwich City | 31 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 25 | 56 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 19 | 30 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 26 | -31 | 21 |
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