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Nketiah hat-trick inspires Arsenal to comfortable win over Sheffield
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The Gunners keep up with north London rivals Tottenham at the top of the Premier League table

Arsenal secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Sheffield United at the Emirates Stadium to keep pace with Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

A masterful performance from Eddie Nketiah gave the Gunners all the breathing space they needed as the young striker bagged his first Premier League hat-trick for the club.

The 24-year-old put his team in front in the 28th minute with a fine finish from a sloppy cross by Declan Rice.

The Gunners pilled on the pressure and their efforts got rewarded as Nketiah bagged his second just after the half-time break after an error from the visitor’s goalkeeper.

The 24-year-old secured his hat-trick just 8 minutes later after a phenomenal strike.

Arsenal continued free sailing as two goals at the end rounded off the final score of 5-0.

Mikel Arteta’s men now sit 2nd in the table with 24 points, just two off League leaders Tottenham