Arsenal, Porto’s Champions League rivals, beat Sheffield United 6-0 this Monday in the 27th round of the English league, continuing to chase Manchester City and Liverpool for the title.
The London side demolished last place in the Premier League in the first half with five unanswered goals in a run that began in the fifth minute from Norway’s Martin Odegaard, followed by an own goal from the home side’s right-back. , Jayden Bogle (13 years old) and three more goals were scored by Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli, German Kai Havertz and English midfielder Declan Rice (15, 25 and 39 years old respectively).
In the second half, right-back Ben White sealed the final result in the 58th minute as Portugal international Fabio Vieira came on, having been brought on by Mikel Arteta after the break to replace Bukayo Saka.
Fabio Vieira, who had a long lay-off due to injury, last played on November 11 last year, almost four months ago, in the Arsenal v Burnley match, which the Gunners won 3-1, with midfielder Luso then came out in 58th place. minute and left in the 83rd, removed by the referee.
Meanwhile, there was another Portuguese in an Arsenal shirt in the form of defender Cedric Soares, who came on in the 65th minute to replace Ben White, who last played on February 17 at Burnley’s home ground. for 22 minutes.
The win leaves the Gunners with no respite for the leading duo and remains on 61 points, alongside Manchester City (62) and leaders Liverpool (63) in a thrilling three-way title race.
Arsenal, who lost 1-0 at the Dragao on February 21 in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, will host Porto at the Emirates in the return match scheduled for the next 12th round. February March.