Sheffield United fans LEAVE after just 15 minutes as Arsenal hit FIVE in first half

Some Sheffield United fans gave up after just 15 minutes as they watched their team crumble against Arsenal.

The bladeswho sit bottom of the Premier League, face the daunting task of avoiding relegation to the Championship and show no signs of plotting an unlikely escape.

But things got much worse on Monday night when they hosted the title game. Arsenal in Bramall Lane.

Martin Odegaard put the Gunners ahead after five minutes, with Jayden Bogle's own goal doubling the visitors' lead.

Moments later, Gabriel Martinelli fired in a low shot to all but seal the result with less than 15 minutes on the clock.

And as a result, many Sheffield United fans could head for the exits as they watched the dismal performance in front of them.

talkSPORT's Sam Matterface said on commentary: “It's pathetic, it's disgraceful. They're passive, they're direct and they're ready for a beating.”

Kai Havertz then made it 4-0 in the 24th minute, and Arsenal showed little sign of stopping the riot as Declan Rice added a fifth.

At the half-time whistle, loud boos were heard from the home fans, and the players walked down the tunnel like the defeated team.

Sheffield United have won just three Premier League games this season and are on course to seal their 20th defeat.

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It is also the fourth consecutive home game in all competitions in which they have conceded at least five goals.

They were first beaten by Brighton 5-2 in the FA Cup before losing to them 5-0 in the league, with Aston Villa also winning by the same scoreline.