Man Utd vs Sheffield United LIVE! Premier League result, match stream and latest updates today

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side's rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory over the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday just when more trouble loomed for beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag.

Twice United trailed with Jayden Bogle and Ben Brereton Diaz both on target for the visitors but Fernandes helped avert another damaging result.

He levelled from the penalty spot in the 61st minute after a foul on Harry Maguire, scorer of United's first equaliser.

Fernandes then smacked home a sizzling left-footed shot to edge his side in front before setting up Rasmus Hojlund to finally subdue their battling opponents.

It was another far-from-convincing display from Ten Hag's side although victory moved United into sixth place to keep them in the hunt for a European qualifying spot.

Time is nearly up for Sheffield United who have only 16 points from 34 games and could be relegated at the weekend.

Man Utd vs Sheffield United highlights

• Bruno Fernandes magic offers fresh Europa League hope

• Ten Hag hails 'huge progress' as Man Utd boss pinpoints game-changer

Good night!

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Thanks for joining Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s win over Sheffield United.

Find our report and reaction below!

Ten Hag hails 'huge progress' as Man Utd boss pinpoints game-changer

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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes his side are making “huge progress” this season.

The Red Devils came from behind to beat Sheffield United on Wednesday evening in another typically chaotic affair.

Despite United’s early dominance, the Blades took the lead in the first-half after a sloppy pass out from the back from goalkeeper Andre Onana, though Harry Maguire soon equalised with a fine glancing header.

After the break, the hosts fell behind again following Ben Brereton’s Diaz near-post finish before captain Bruno Fernandes bagged a brace – the first of which was a penalty before the midfielder scored a fine strike from 30 yards.

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Bruno Fernandes magic offers fresh Europa League hope

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Bruno Fernandes scored a brace, including a brilliant second goal, to give Manchester United a crucial victory in the race for the Premier League’s top six.

On a day when rivals on that front Newcastle lost to Crystal Palace, Fernandes proved the key difference by scoring a penalty and a fine strike from 30 yards at Old Trafford.

Read the full story here!

FT: Man Utd 4-2 Sheffield United

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A big for Man United, who are now three points clear of Newcastle in the battle for the top six.

Man Utd 4-2 Sheffield United

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92 mins: Into nine minutes added time here on what could be a crucial victory for the hosts.

Rivals for the top six, Newcastle, are losing at Crystal Palace.

GOAL! Man Utd 4-2 Sheffield United | Rasmus Hojlund '84

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84 mins: GOAL!

Or, they could score!

Fernandes gets in behind and plays a lovely ball across to Hojlund, who bundles in from close range.

Man Utd 3-2 Sheffield United

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82 mins: All the hosts have to do here is manage the game effectively....

GOAL! Man Utd 3-2 Sheffield United | Bruno Fernandes '80

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80 mins: GOAL!

Fernandes gives the hosts the lead with a lovely strike from just outside the box!

Ma Utd 2-2 Sheffield United

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72 mins: The Blades have responded reasonably well to the goal here and are currently having more of the ball.

Has to be another goal in this.

Man Utd 2-2 Sheffield United

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66 mins: Diaz SO close to giving the Blades the lead as his deflected shot wrong-foots Onana but it dribbles just wide.

Man Utd 2-2 Sheffield United

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63 mins: Eriksen off for McTominay as the hosts look to take the lead for the first time in the game.

GOAL! Man Utd 2-2 Sheffield United | Bruno Fernandes '60

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60 mins: GOAL!

Fernandes sends Foderingham the wrong way!

Man Utd 1-2 Sheffield United

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58 mins: PENALTY TO MAN UNITED!

Maguire brought during a corner!

Man Utd 1-2 Sheffield United

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57 mins: Dalot denied by Foderingham, who is having some game.

Man Utd 1-2 Sheffield United

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54 mins: At least, for Man United, Newcastle are losing at Crystal Palace in the battle for the top six.

Man Utd 1-2 Sheffield United

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52 mins: The Red Devils had been dominating but, again, let the momentum turn.

Man Utd 1-2 Sheffield United | Ben Brereton Díaz '49

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49 mins: GOAL!

Ben Brereton Díaz rifles the Blades in front with a near post finish!

Back underway!

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Away we go!

HT: Man Utd 1-1 Sheffield United

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45 mins: The hosts should be far into the lead by now but Foderingham in the Blades goal has been brilliant.

Man Utd 1-1 Sheffield United

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44 mins: Foderingham with a huge hand to deny Garnacho!

Man Utd 1-1 Sheffield United

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43 mins: The goal means the Blades have equalled Derby’s all-time record in having conceded 89 goals in a Premier League season.

Man United 1-1 Sheffield United | Harry Maguire '41

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41 mins: GOAL!

Maguire draws the hosts level as the defender glances in Garnacho’s cross with a lovely header

Man United 0-1 Sheffield United | Jayden Bogle '34

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34 mins: Wow. Where did that come from?

A dreadful pass out from the back from Onana finds only Bogle, who then holds off Dalot before finishing well at the near post.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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32 mins: Mainoo sees his shot saved by an excellent stop from Foderingham but Fernandes, who played the ball across, had strayed offside anyway.

Man United 0-0 Sheffield United

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31 mins: Hamer fires over at one before Hojlund is deny at the near post at the other.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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25 mins: It’s been pretty composed from the hosts so far.

The Blades have had their chances on the counter but, largely, Man Utd are in total control.

Man United 0-0 Sheffield United

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22 mins: Great team move as Antony and Garnacho play a one-two but the former dallies before taking his shot and allows Foderingham the chance to set himself.

Man United 0-0 Sheffield United

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20 mins: Antony with a lovely touch off his chest to beat his marker before Eriksen fires over from just outside the box.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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16 mins: Casemiro gets his header all wrong from a Fernandes corner before Garnacho shoots but Foderingham collects with ease.

Both teams have had chances!

Man United 0-0 Sheffield United

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14 mins: First chance for the Blades as Archer drags a shot wide after Garnacho’s sloppy pass.

Diaz then shoots straight at Onana.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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11 mins: The hosts switch from right to left quickly and Garnacho rolls it to Dalot, though Arblaster clears.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield Unite

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08 mins: The Blades have so far done well to deny the hosts but are caught on the counter.

Antony frees Fernandes, who pulls across for Garnacho but his shot is blocked.

Ahhh, the flag has gone up anyway. Fernandes went just a bit too early.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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03 mins: Fernandes brings down Casemiro’s long ball with a lovely touch before playing a one-two with Antony but his cross is cut out.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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01 mins: Positive start from the hosts. Fernandes sees his corner cleared by Diaz but Eriksen flicks it back over to Casemiro, who puts too much on his cross for Maguire at the back post.

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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01 mins: Dalot tries his luck from range within the opening 30 seconds but Foderingham tips it over!

Man Utd 0-0 Sheffield United

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Kick-off!

Erik ten Hag explains Man United team news

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The Red Devils boss speaks...

Man Utd vs Sheffield: Warm-ups underway

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Will United respond after their second-half collapse on Sunday?

Man United team news: No Marcus Rashford

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As expected, Marcus Rashford is not fit enough to feature.

Antony replaces him, while Scott McTominay is just about fit enough for the bench.

Confirmed Sheffield United lineup

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Sheffield United XI: Foderingham, Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Bogle, Hamer, Arblaster, Osborn, Brooks, Brereton, Archer

Subs: Grbic, Norwood, Vinicius Souza, Ben Slimane, Larouci, McAtee, Curtis, Osula, Hampson

Confirmed Man United lineup

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Man Utd XI: Onana, Dalot, Casemiro, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, Eriksen, Mainoo, Antony, Bruno Fernandes, Garnacho, Hojlund

Subs: Bayindir, Amrabat, Diallo, McTominay, Forson, Amass, Ogunneye, Jackson, Wheatley

Man Utd vs Sheffield United: Latest team news!

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We’re just under ten minutes away from the team news landing.

Neal Maupay criticises Antony for Manchester United goading against Coventry

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Brentford striker Neal Maupay has criticised Manchester United’s Antony for his celebrations during their FA Cup semi-final win over Coventry.

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Erik ten Hag on borrowed time at Manchester United after Wembley capitulation

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The VAR saved Manchester United from disaster, but this near-capitulation at Wembley surely ended Erik ten Hag’s hopes of keeping his job.

United were abject again as they pressed the self-destruct button in one of the most remarkable FA Cup ties in history.

Read the full story here!

Man Utd vs Sheffield United: Head to head (h2h) history and results

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Man United wins: 47

Draws: 16

Sheffield United wins: 35

Antony explains why he taunted Coventry players after FA Cup semi-final win

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Antony has defended his decision to taunt Coventry City players following Manchester United's narrow penalty shootout victory in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final.

United remarkably let a three-goal lead slip at Wembley, and then survived a Video Assistant Referee call in extra time which ruled out a Coventry winner, before sneaking past the Championship side on spot kicks.

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Erik ten Hag hits out at 'disgrace' as Manchester United boss addresses Antony incident

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Erik ten Hag says the treatment of his Manchester United side since they beat Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final has been a “disgrace.”

Having let slip a 3-0 lead at Wembley with 20 minutes to go and then win on penalties after the Championship side had an extra-time goal disallowed for a marginal offside, United were heavily criticised by pundits and fans.

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Man Utd vs Sheffield United: Premier League score prediction today

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The hosts should have enough to win at home against a team rooted to the bottom of the table….

Man Utd to win 3-2.

Sheffield United team news vs Man Utd today

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The Blades, meanwhile, may welcome back Rhian Brewster after a recent thigh issue. Jack Robinson is a doubt, while Tom Davies, George Baldock, John Egan, Daniel Jebbison, Max Lowe, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Chris Basham are out.

Man Utd team news vs Sheffield United today

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Ten Hag is dealing with injuries. Such are the lack of options defensively, Casemiro played in central defence, with all of Willy Kambwala, Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez injured.

Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are long-term absentees.

Marcus Rashford and Scott McTominay are both doubts. Bruno Fernandes and Alejandro Garnacho should be fit to play.

Man Utd vs Sheffield United: TV channel and stream today

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TV channel and live stream: The game will not be broadcast in the UK as it was initially scheduled as a Saturday 3pm kick-off and duly during the blackout imposed across English football.

LIVE coverage: Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s dedicated match blog!

Welcome

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Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Manchester United’s clash with Sheffield United in the Premier League this evening.

Kick-off from Old Trafford is at 8pm BST.