And whilst Arsenal are hoping to win their first league title since the 2003/04 season, Chris Wilder’s men are simply trying to stay in the division.
The Blades are now 11 points from safety, albeit with a game in hand. And ahead of Monday night’s clash, Cesc Fabregas has been discussing the chances on an upset on the ‘Planet Premier League’ podcast.
Fabregas thought that although Arsenal would be under increased pressure at Sheffield United, they would still come away with the win.
Discussing the added weight of the title challenge, Fabregas thought his former club would be able to cope.
He said: “It shouldn’t [affect the players] but unfortunately, mentally, it works this way.
“I see Arsenal at the moment as too strong. I see them confident.
“I know they lost against Porto, but I think in the Premier League nowadays they are two levels up and I believe that they know exactly what they’re doing.
“I’m sure they believe, and they’re pushing from the staff point of view to win this game more than anything because these games win titles.
“It’s very different to go in my day to Stoke City on Saturday three o’clock then Monday night football.
“We go back to perceptions, to the humidity, the night time to approach the games, the travelling, the long wait for the game, these little things, knowing exactly what the opponents have done.
“If they have won they put pressure on you.
“There’s a bit of everything but, at the moment, I see Arsenal a little bit too strong to be dropping points there.”
