• SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson - 7: Pulled off a superb save to deny Nicolas Pepe in the first half. Reuters
    SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Dean Henderson - 7: Pulled off a superb save to deny Nicolas Pepe in the first half. Reuters
  • Chris Basham - 5: Gave away a needless penalty and then missed a gilt-edged chance to draw United level. Reuters
    Chris Basham - 5: Gave away a needless penalty and then missed a gilt-edged chance to draw United level. Reuters
  • John Egan - 6: Had a second-half goal chalked off by VAR for offside. Reuters
    John Egan - 6: Had a second-half goal chalked off by VAR for offside. Reuters
  • Jack Robinson - 6: Booked for a foul on Eddie Nketiah that was in keeping with the Blades defender being second best to every ball. Reuters
    Jack Robinson - 6: Booked for a foul on Eddie Nketiah that was in keeping with the Blades defender being second best to every ball. Reuters
  • George Baldock - 6: One of many Sheffield United players struggling to regain his pre-lockdown form. Reuters
    George Baldock - 6: One of many Sheffield United players struggling to regain his pre-lockdown form. Reuters
  • John Lundstram - 6: Snapped at Arsenal heels before departing to a nasty looking injury, EPA
    John Lundstram - 6: Snapped at Arsenal heels before departing to a nasty looking injury, EPA
  • Oliver Norwood - 6: Helped United dominate the second half. Reuters
    Oliver Norwood - 6: Helped United dominate the second half. Reuters
  • John Fleck -7: Feisty midfielder refused to be cowed and took the fight to the Gunners. Reuters
    John Fleck -7: Feisty midfielder refused to be cowed and took the fight to the Gunners. Reuters
  • Enda Stevens - 7: Kept the Arsenal defence on its toes with his crosses and throw-ins from the left. Reuters
    Enda Stevens - 7: Kept the Arsenal defence on its toes with his crosses and throw-ins from the left. Reuters
  • Oliver McBurnie - 7: Striker's height caused the Arsenal defence a few anxious moments. AFP
    Oliver McBurnie - 7: Striker's height caused the Arsenal defence a few anxious moments. AFP
  • David McGoldrick - 7: God loves a trier, and the Sheffield United striker was in the right place to take advantage of shambolic Arsenal defending for the equaliser. AFP
    David McGoldrick - 7: God loves a trier, and the Sheffield United striker was in the right place to take advantage of shambolic Arsenal defending for the equaliser. AFP
  • SUBS: Sander Berge (on for Lundstram, 35') - 6: The usual no-thrills from the Norwegian. Reuters
    SUBS: Sander Berge (on for Lundstram, 35') - 6: The usual no-thrills from the Norwegian. Reuters
  • Kieron Freeman (on for Baldock 62') - 6: Showed some nice touches. Reuters
    Kieron Freeman (on for Baldock 62') - 6: Showed some nice touches. Reuters
  • Billy Sharp (on for Basham 75') - 5: Could have sent Blades through with a late chance. EPA
    Billy Sharp (on for Basham 75') - 5: Could have sent Blades through with a late chance. EPA
  • Emiliano Martinez - 7: Denied Billy Sharp with a smart save that allowed the Gunners to break forward and score a late winner. EPA
    Emiliano Martinez - 7: Denied Billy Sharp with a smart save that allowed the Gunners to break forward and score a late winner. EPA
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6: Was kept honest in defence by the industry of Enda Stevens. Reuters
    Ainsley Maitland-Niles - 6: Was kept honest in defence by the industry of Enda Stevens. Reuters
  • Shkodran Mustafi - 6: The experienced German made some vital interceptions but part of the problem when it came to defending crosses into the box. EPA
    Shkodran Mustafi - 6: The experienced German made some vital interceptions but part of the problem when it came to defending crosses into the box. EPA
  • David Luiz - 6: A new one-year contract secured for the Brazilian, who put in a reassuring performance before going off injured in the second half. Reuters
    David Luiz - 6: A new one-year contract secured for the Brazilian, who put in a reassuring performance before going off injured in the second half. Reuters
  • Sead Kolasinac - 7: Stuck to his task and combined well with Tierney down Arsenal's left. Reuters
    Sead Kolasinac - 7: Stuck to his task and combined well with Tierney down Arsenal's left. Reuters
  • Granit Xhaka - 7: The Swiss' transformation from fall guy to mainstay this season has been nothing short of remarkabe. Destroyed plenty of United attacks and always looked to release the likes of Pepe into space. AFP
    Granit Xhaka - 7: The Swiss' transformation from fall guy to mainstay this season has been nothing short of remarkabe. Destroyed plenty of United attacks and always looked to release the likes of Pepe into space. AFP
  • Joe Willock: Covered plenty of ground after suffering a head collision with Oliver McBurnie midway through the first half. Reuters
    Joe Willock: Covered plenty of ground after suffering a head collision with Oliver McBurnie midway through the first half. Reuters
  • Kieran Tierney - 7: Was a constant threat as Arsenal enjoyed plenty of success down the Scot's flank. Reuters
    Kieran Tierney - 7: Was a constant threat as Arsenal enjoyed plenty of success down the Scot's flank. Reuters
  • Bukayo Saka - 7: Forward tailed off in the second half after showing glimpses of his potential in the first. EPA
    Bukayo Saka - 7: Forward tailed off in the second half after showing glimpses of his potential in the first. EPA
  • Nicolas Pepe - 8: The Ivorian always looked to cut in from the right flank and could easily have had a hat-trick but for wayward finishing and a fine Henderson save. EPA
    Nicolas Pepe - 8: The Ivorian always looked to cut in from the right flank and could easily have had a hat-trick but for wayward finishing and a fine Henderson save. EPA
  • Alexandre Lacazette - 7: Was unfortunate to be off the field receiving treatment when Pepe converted a penalty the Frenchman had won. Linked well with his two wide forwards before being replaced in the second half. Reuters
    Alexandre Lacazette - 7: Was unfortunate to be off the field receiving treatment when Pepe converted a penalty the Frenchman had won. Linked well with his two wide forwards before being replaced in the second half. Reuters
  • SUBS: Eddie Nketiah (on for Lacazette, 67') - 7: Used his pace to stretch United on the break. Reuters
    SUBS: Eddie Nketiah (on for Lacazette, 67') - 7: Used his pace to stretch United on the break. Reuters
  • Rob Holding (on for Luiz, 54'): 6: Looked more assured than his partner Mustafi but completely misjudged his attempted header for Sheffield United's equaliser. EPA
    Rob Holding (on for Luiz, 54'): 6: Looked more assured than his partner Mustafi but completely misjudged his attempted header for Sheffield United's equaliser. EPA
  • Dani Ceballos (on for Willock, 67') - 8: Superbly taken winner to send Arsenal into a 30th FA Cup semi-final. Reuters
    Dani Ceballos (on for Willock, 67') - 8: Superbly taken winner to send Arsenal into a 30th FA Cup semi-final. Reuters
  • Sokratis (on for Pepe 90+3') - NA: Brought on at the death to ensure Arsenal didn't shoot themselves in the foot again. EPA
    Sokratis (on for Pepe 90+3') - NA: Brought on at the death to ensure Arsenal didn't shoot themselves in the foot again. EPA

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Dani Ceballos 8 out of 10, Chris Basham 5: Sheffield United v Arsenal player ratings

Pepe penalty cancelled out by McGoldrick equaliser before substitute Ceballos scores late winner for Arsenal

Steve Luckings
Steve Luckings
Abu Dhabi

June 28, 2020

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Substitute Daniel Ceballos fired Arsenal into the FA Cup semi-finals with a stoppage-time goal that sealed a 2-1 win over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

John Lundstram had an early header ruled out for offside for Sheffield United, who went behind when Chris Basham fouled Alexandre Lacazette in the penalty area and Nicolas Pepe slotted home the penalty in the 23rd minute.

The game looked to be heading for extra time when David McGoldrick equalised in the 87th minute, hooking home a volley after Arsenal failed to clear a corner, but Ceballos popped up to slot home the winner.

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