Sheffield United 2 - 3 Manchester United: Finished | 2020-12-17 | Premier League

Goalkeepers	G	GC	SAV
Aaron Ramsdale	0	3	5

Forwards	G	GA	S	FC	FW
David McGoldrick 5', 87'	2	0	5	1	1
Oliver Burke 73'	0	1	1	4	1

Midfielders	S	FC	FW
Ethan Ampadu	0	1	1
John Fleck	1	1	0
Sander Berge 12'	0	0	0

Defenders	S	FC	FW
George Baldock	0	3	1
Enda Stevens	0	0	0
Jack Robinson	0	0	0
John Egan	1	3	1
Chris Basham	1	0	1

Substitutes	FC	FW
Phil Jagielka 63'(Lys Mousset)	2	0
Rhian Brewster 73'(Oliver Burke)	0	0
Billy Sharp	0	0
Oliver Norwood	0	0
Ben Osborn	0	0
Michael Verrips	-	-

Goalkeepers	G	GC	SAV
Dean Henderson	0	2	4

Forwards	G	GA	S	FC	FW
Anthony Martial 90' 33'	1	1	5	1	2

Midfielders	G	S	FC	FW
Paul Pogba	0	0	1	1
Nemanja Matic	0	1	0	0
Marcus Rashford 26', 51'	2	4	1	3
Bruno Fernandes 80'	0	1	0	3
Mason Greenwood 74'	0	1	1	1

Defenders	GA	FC	FW
Aaron Wan-Bissaka	0	0	0
Alex Telles	0	1	1
Nilsson-Lindelöf	1	1	3
Harry Maguire	0	2	3

Substitutes	S	FC	FW
Juan Mata 74'(Mason Greenwood)	1	0	0
Donny van de Beek 80'(Bruno Fernandes)	0	0	0
Scott McTominay 90'(Anthony Martial)	0	0	0
Daniel James	0	0	0
Fred	0	0	0
Luke Shaw	0	0	0
David de Gea	0	-	-

90'+6'

Thank you for following our coverage of tonight’s Premier League match-up between Sheffield United and Manchester United. Until next time, stay safe!

90'+6'

Next up for Sheffield United is a trip to Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday afternoon as they still go in search of their first league win of the season. Meanwhile, Manchester United play host to Leeds United on Sunday afternoon as the two great rivals lock horns once again in the Premier League.

90'+6'

A brace from Rashford and a strike from Martial see Manchester United take all three points on offer tonight in a win that takes them up to sixth spot in the Premier League. McGoldrick struck both early and late on for the hosts but in truth, the Blades rarely threatened their visitors in the second half until the closing stages. As a result, Sheffield United stay bottom of the current standings.

90'+6'

FULL-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 2-3 MANCHESTER UNITED.

90'+5'

Pogba is booked at the same time for his response.

90'+5'

Robinson is booked for an off-the-ball incident with Pogba.

90'+2'

SAVE!! Sheffield United are very nearly level in this one. The ball arrives at Mousset’s feet just inside the penalty area and he shoots first time. His effort is powerful, but Henderson is equal to it and pushes the attempt away with authority.

90'+1'

Henderson is booked for time wasting by referee Michael Oliver.

90'

Manchester United make a defensive switch as McTominay replaces Martial for the final few minutes.

89'

Sheffield United are pushing for a very unlikely point now. The visitors are sat very deep with all men behind the ball and are inviting the pressure on.

87'

GOOOOAALLLLL!! 3-2. MCGOLDRICK!!!! Game on at Bramall Lane! Fleck delivers a corner to the back post and Lindelof challenge McGoldrick in the air. The Swedish defender’s attempted clearance hits the back of the forwards head though and the ball lands in the bottom corner of the Manchester United goal. There was nothing Henderson could do with that one.

85'

Brewster strikes from the resulting set piece but Lindelof gets in the way of the powerful effort as he blocks with his head. The hosts retain the ball and float a cross into the box soon after, but Egan’s header goes comfortably over the Manchester United goal.

83'

Sheffield United get a free kick in a very dangerous position as Maguire handles just outside his own penalty area. This could be a massive chance for the hosts.

82'

Manchester United break and have a 3 on 2 situation. Van de Beek should play through Rashford but misses the opportunity before being tackled by Basham who wins back possess for the hosts.

80'

Fernandes gets a well deserved rest as Van de Beek takes his place in the Manchester United midfield.

79'

Mousset strikes from distance for the hosts but it’s straight at Henderson who catches the shot. At the other end, Martial cuts back to Mata but the Spaniards left-footed volley from 20 yards is held onto by Ramsdale.

77'

All five of Marcus Rashford's Premier League goals this season have come away from Old Trafford; this is the most scored by any player in the 2020-21 competition without any coming at home.

74'

Mata enters the field at the same time as Greenwood departs.

73'

Burke is replaced by Brewster as the home side freshen up their attack.

72'

The visitors get a dangerous free kick as Fernandes is felled by Fleck on the edge of the hosts penalty area. The Portuguese international goes for goal from the resulting set piece but Ampadu blocks the shot behind for a corner.

70'

Egan is booked for hacking down Fernandes just outside the Sheffield United penalty area.

68'

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer may opt to make a few changes in the near future to freshen up his side. Before his recent chance, Greenwood in particular had been quiet tonight with the teen looking quite tired overall in this second half.

66'

STRIKE! Greenwood picks up the ball on the right wing and charges towards the goal. The youngster enters the Sheffield United penalty area, drops a few stepovers and then unleashes a fierce strike straight at Ramsdale who parries the ball to safety well.

64'

A testing one for Henderson as Fleck’s delivery hangs high and towards the far top corner. The shot stopper isn’t taking any chances this time and tips that one over for another corner.

63'

Mousset joins the action at the expense of Jagielka. Wilder is obviously not willing to risk the defender getting another yellow card tonight and opts for an attacking switch.

62'

It’s been a scrappy last few minutes as Sheffield United look to try and gain something from this match. McGoldrick forces a corner and Fleck will deliver.

60'

The visitors look more than capable of adding to their lead in the remainder of this match. Every time they get the ball they’re quick to transition into attack. Pogba has played very well tonight and is driving his team forward from midfield at every opportunity.

57'

Telles tees up Fernandes at the edge of the box from a corner but the Portuguese midfielder’s volley is sliced wide. That could have been Paul Scholes-esque.

55'

It’s going to be a very tough last 35 minutes for Sheffield United. That third goal from Rashford is a real kick in the teeth but the hosts hadn’t started this second half well and pay the price. Boss Wilder needs to make some changes before it’s too late to salvage something from this one.

52'

A great assist for Martial who released Rashford with a quick pass on the counter attack.

52'

Jagielka is shown a yellow card for fouling a Manchester United player in the build up to their third goal.

51'

GOOAAAAALLLLL!!! 3-1 TO MANCHESTER UNITED. RASHFORD!!! Pogba rolls Fleck and Basham in midfield and the visitors are away. The ball is played through by Martial and Rashford strikes first time. His effort from 15 yards is strong but Ramsdale has to do better and keep that one out.

50'

Manchester United are the first side ever to score 2+ goals in 10 consecutive away games in the Premier League. It’s the first time that feat has been completed in the English top-flight since Tottenham managed the same record in October 1960.

45'+2'

Blades boss Chris Wilder could turn to his bench early on in the second 45 to find an equaliser in this clash. Sharp, Brewster and Mousset could all prove valuable options on the side-line.

48'

Egan catches Greenwood late and Manchester United are awarded a free kick in a dangerous position on the right wing. Telles whips in a cross from the subsequent set piece but Martial can only divert his header high and wide of Ramsdale’s goal.

45'+2'

A fantastic Premier League clash reaches half time with the visitors narrowly edging out Sheffield United by a goal. The hosts took the lead through McGoldrick very early on but Manchester United responded through strikes from Rashford and Martial to wrestle back the advantage. We’ve seen some great end-to-end action so far, hopefully that continues in the second half.

47'

A big half is underway for Sheffield United who to this point, still only have one point on the board in the Premier League. A positive result tonight could really raise morale around Bramall Lane.

45'+2'

HALF-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-2 MANCHESTER UNITED.

46'

Both sides are back on the field and the second half is underway!

45'

There’ll be a minimum of 2 minutes additional time played in this first half.

44'

CLOSE! Burke is found with a fine through ball by Ampadu and the Scottish forward strikes first time. His shot from 15 yards is strong, but Henderson is able to turn it around the near post for a corner.

43'

Sheffield United would love to grab an equaliser before half time but equally need to stay strong in defence to not concede a third. A two-goal lead for Manchester United could prove too difficult to come back from for the leagues' bottom club.

40'

Egan produces a great recovery tackle to stop Martial in his tracks as the French forward looked destined to let fly at the Blades goal.

38'

Sheffield United with a chance on their own as McGoldrick sees a shot from a tight angle saved by Henderson. This is some exciting end-to-end action right now with both sides giving as good as they get.

36'

SAVE! The visitors could have a third. Rashford is through on goal again and looks certain to score. He strikes from 15 yards out but Ramsdale gets down and saves with his left leg. A huge chance for the away side.

33'

GOOOOAAAALLLLL!!! 2-1 TO MANCHESTER UNITED. MARTIAL!!!! The Red Devils have turned this one around. Pogba plays a lovely deft ball through to Martial who is denied by the onrushing Ramsdale with his first attempt but buries his second effort after the ball falls back to him. His calm finish from 10 yards gives the visitors the lead.

32'

CHANCE! Fernandes finds Martial with a ball over the top, but the French forward can’t bring down the pass and Egan gets back to sweep away for a corner. The resulting set piece is delivered but is cleared with ease by the Sheffield United defence.

30'

Manchester United haven’t been brilliant so far tonight, but that goal emphasises the quality they have in attack. It’s a case of one chance and one goal for the visitors.

27'

It was a fantastic lofted through ball from Lindelof who found the onrushing Rashford perfectly.

26'

GOOOOOOAAAAALLLL!!! 1-1. RASHFORD!!! A long ball is played up by Lindelof which splits the Sheffield United defence and Rashford is suddenly in on goal. The forward takes a touch and then unleashes a wicked strike past Ramsdale from 20 yards out to the bottom left corner of the goal.

24'

A ball is floated into the Sheffield United penalty area and Rashford gets up above his defender to meet the delivery. His header is weak though, and falls well wide of the hosts goal.

23'

The hosts' forward runs off the injury and is able to continue in this clash.

22'

Sheffield United could be forced into another change here. Burke is down holding his leg after falling over the advertisement hoardings moments ago.

20'

Manchester United just haven’t got going yet in an attacking sense. Rashford is the latest visiting attacker to be in on goal but again, the England international is called offside.

18'

HUGE CHANCE! Sheffield United should be two to the good. Basham plays through Burke on the right wing who cuts the ball back to Fleck on the edge of the box. The Scottish midfielder has all the time in the world, but he fires his left-footed shot wide from 20 yards. That was a golden opportunity for the hosts.

16'

Martial thinks he’s in on goal as Matic threads a lovely ball through to the French forward but he’s flagged offside. Replays show that that was a close call.

14'

Manchester United have responded to that early goal from the Blades and as expected, it’s the away side that have controlled much of the early possession in this Premier League clash since. Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder will certainly be hoping that his side don’t concede an early goal in response given their current predicament.

12'

A tough break for Sheffield United as Berge is forced off with a muscular injury. Jagielka is his replacement as Basham moves into midfield..

11'

Sheffield United have lost seven home league matches in 2020 – they haven’t lost more than seven in a calendar year since 1975 (eight defeats), while Chris Wilder last lost more than seven in a year as a manager in 2014 with Northampton Town (nine defeats). McGoldrick's early goal could remedy that record.

8'

Berge goes down whilst chasing a ball and the Norwegian midfielder looks finished for the night. He grabbed his thigh in agony and that could be a big blow for the hosts.

6'

Fantastic work from Burke to charge down the attempted ball out from Henderson. He's rewarded with an assist for his effort.

5'

GOOOOAALLLLLLL!!! 1-0 TO SHEFFIELD UNITED. MCGOLDRICK!!!! What a dream start for the hosts and what a shocking error that is from Henderson! The away side are playing the ball around the back and Henderson takes too long to distribute. The goalkeeper is charged down by Burke who blocks his pass and the ball lands for McGoldrick who converts from close range.

3'

Stevens smashes a cross into the Manchester united penalty area but McGoldrick just can’t reach the delivery with his head. It’s been an encouraging start here for the hosts.

1'

Referee Michael Oliver blows his whistle and we’re underway here at Bramall Lane!

-

The players are emerging from the tunnel and kick-off is just moments away.

-

Since winning their first ever Premier League match against Man Utd on the opening day of the competition in 1992, Sheffield United are winless in their last seven against the Red Devils (D1 L6).

-

After an encouraging draw in the Manchester derby on Saturday evening, United manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer opts to rotate his starting XI as his side travel to Bramall Lane. Henderson plays against his former outfit between the sticks; Lindelof and Maguire are again the preferred pair in central defence whilst Pogba and Matic form the tandem in midfield. Martial takes his spot on the left wing with Fernandes operating centrally behind Rashford upfront in a 4-2-3-1 set-up. Greenwood keeps his place out wide on the right.

-

After a 3-0 away loss to Southampton on Sunday afternoon, Blades boss Chris Wilder opts to make several changes to his side as the Red Devils travel to town. Robinson, Egan and Basham make up the back three as Ampadu anchors the midfield. Burke and McGoldrick lead the line tonight for the home side with Oli McBurnie missing from the matchday squad.

-

MANCHESTER UNITED SUBS: David de Gea, Luke Shaw, Daniel James, Juan Mata, Scott McTominay, Fred, Donny van de Beek.

-

MANCHESTER UNITED (4-2-3-1): Dean Henderson; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Magurie, Alex Telles; Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba; Mason Greenwood, Bruno Fernandes, Anthony Martial; Marcus Rashford.

-

SHEFFIELD UNITED SUBS: Michael Verrips, Phil Jagielka, Oliver Norwood, Ben Osborn, Rhian Brewster, Lys Mousset, Billy Sharp.

-

SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-5-2): Aaron Ramsdale; Chris Basham, John Egan, Jack Robinson; Geroge Baldock, Sander Berge, Ethan Ampadu, John Fleck, Enda Stevens; Oliver Burke, David McGoldrick.

-

An intriguing match-up in the Premier League tonight sees a struggling Blades’ side play host to a resurgent Manchester United outfit who are desperate for another domestic win to push on towards the Champions League qualification spots in the standings.

-

Hello and welcome to our live text commentary of this Premier League fixture between Sheffield United and Manchester United.

Line-ups

Team stats

Sheffield United

Manchester United

Team Ranks

Premier League

Week 26

Upcoming

Finished

Personalise