VIDEO: Distraught Sheffield United fans head for the exits after just 16 minutes as red-hot Arsenal make blistering start

Arsenal raced into a five-goal lead by half-time against Sheffield United in a rampant showing at Bramall Lane. The Gunners were 3-0 up after just 15 minutes, thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli and an own goal from Jayden Bogle, leading home fans to head for the exits in their droves. Kai Havertz and Declan Rice were also on the scoresheet in the opening 45 minutes.

Arsenal were heavy favourites to take all three points against Sheffield United after enjoying emphatic wins over Newcastle, Burnley and West Ham in recent weeks. Victory will see the Gunners maintain their Premier League title push, while their goal difference will also get a healthy boost from their trip to the Blades.

William Saliba completed more passes (80) than Sheffield United (74) in the first half

Arsenal will head back to London after the game to prepare for their next Premier League game against Brentford on Saturday.