Da Silva double sinks Sheffield

EDUARDO Da Silva struck twice to help Arsenal book their place in the Carling Cup quarter-finals with a routine victory over Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

The Gunners striker let fly from the edge of the area after eight minutes to put the visitors in charge before doubling their advantage with another precise finish early in the second half.

Denilson’s deflected long-range effort sealed a comfortable evening’s work for Arsenal as they maintained their unbeaten start to the season without really breaking sweat.