Arsenal 1-1 Sheffield United: 5 Hits and Flops | Premier League 2019/20

#4 Hit: Enda Stevens

Arsenal FC v Sheffield United - Premier League

Sheffield United once again showcased their tireless work ethic at the Emirates, a work rate that most teams cannot handle. Arsenal certainly couldn’t as the Blades constantly swarmed Mikel Arteta’s men all over the pitch. No one represented this work ethic more than Enda Stevens, the left wing-back relentlessly bombed up and down the left flank.

Up against a tricky Nicolas Pepe and Ainsley Maitland-Niles, Stevens more than held his own, often creating chances in the final third too. The 29-year-old regularly outmuscled Arsenal’s players and was rarely found wanting in his own defensive duties.

In a hardworking outing, the 29-year-old completed 29 passes, made four tackles, three clearances, two interceptions, won one aerial duel, created two chances and impressively completed four successful take-ons. This season, Stevens has been one of Wilder’s best players, starting all of the Blades’ 23 league games. Without the wing-back’s constant off the ball chasing, Arsenal could have caused real damage down the right flank, instead, Pepe had another quiet game.