Eddie Nketiah scores hat trick as Arsenal routs last-place Sheffield United 5-0 in Premier League

LONDON: Eddie Nketiah scored his first Premier League hat trick as Arsenal brushed aside last-place Sheffield United 5-0 on Saturday to keep pace in the title race.

The England striker made sure Arsenal didn’t miss the injured Gabriel Jesus as he opened the scoring in the 28th minute from close range and completed his hat trick in the 58th with a fierce shot from outside the area to put Arsenal 3-0 up.

“It’s an amazing feeling,” Nketiah said. “To top it off with a hat trick was really nice, and it was a good shot from outside the box.”