Arsenal entered the record books as the Gunners thrashed Sheffield United 6-0 on Monday night to move back within touching distance of title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table.

Having beaten West Ham 6-0 and Burnley 5-0 in their most recent away games, Arsenal found themselves five up at half-time thanks to goals from Martin Odegaard, Jayden Bogle’s own goal, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, and Declan Rice.

The home side’s pain continued after the break as Arsenal defender Ben White got in the act with a superb strike.

There was more joy for Arsenal as Thomas Partey, Gabriel Jesus, and Fabio Vieira made their returns from injury to add to the Gunners’ depth – but they did lose Gabriel Martinelli to a worrying second-half injury.

With the victory, Mikel Arteta’s men become the first side to ever win three consecutive away games in the English top-flight by five or more goals.

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By contrast, Sheffield United also set a new record by becoming the first English top-flight side to concede five or more goals in three straight home matches.

Sheffield United, who saw fans leave Bramall Lane after Arsenal’s third on 15 minutes, remain 11 points from safety with 11 games remaining – and stuck with a goal difference of minus 50 having conceded 72 goals in 27 league games this season.

Arsenal’s stunning streak of 31 goals in seven consecutive Premier League wins since a winter break has at least built up a big advantage over their rivals should the title be decided on goal difference.

They remain in third, just two points behind leaders Liverpool and one adrift of defending champions City.

However, Arteta’s men can go top with a victory at home to Brentford on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s showdown between Liverpool and City at Anfield.

The Star