Newcastle United vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

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Newcastle United FC 5 - 1 Sheffield United FC

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17:06

Well, Sheffield United's time in the Premier League is over. They have three games left but they now know their fate and it was delivered in heart-breaking fashion. They took the lead five minutes in but that was the only thing the travelling fans could cheer about. They managed to hold onto half-time but they were met by a Newcastle siege after the break. Isak scored before the break and then converted a penalty after Holgate and Gordon tangled legs. In between the Swede's brace, Guimaraes nodded Newcastle ahead. Wilson rounded off the victory as Newcastle continued to strengthen their European hopes. Thanks for joining us and goodbye!

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FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 5-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED

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16:59

We are five minutes into seven minutes and it looks Sheffield United are limping out of the Premier League.

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16:55

It looked like Sheffield United were going to get a penalty after Bogle and Murphy tangled. The referee gave it but after getting advised to go to the board, it showed Murphy got the ball. It was a great tackle on the second look and Sheffield United's difficult game continues.

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Sheff United win the ball back but don't have any players in attacking positions. It results in Newcastle winning the ball back and putting more pressure on the away side.

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16:48

Newcastle are teasing Sheff U with the ball, and Bogle takes it into his own hands by clattering into Barnes.

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Substitution Anthony Michael Gordon Matthew Thomas Ritchie

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Substitution Lewis Kieran Hall Alex Murphy

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Isak was a bit too eager in his pursuit of the ball and drifted offside. He has been as lively as ever at home, he has scored eight goals in his last five games at St.James Park.

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Substitution Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer Anis Ben Slimane

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16:38

Wilson has bagged his goal, and now he is attempting to slow Foderingham down. He stood in front of him with his arms out. It got a cheeky smile out of the keeper but not too much else.

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Assist Harvey Lewis Barnes

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Substitution Andre Chance Brooks Vinicius de Souza Costa

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Substitution Mason Anthony Holgate Jack Robinson

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Substitution Cameron Desmond Archer William Idamudia Daugaard Osula

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Substitution Jacob Kai Murphy Harvey Lewis Barnes

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Substitution Elliot Anderson Callum Eddie Graham Wilson

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Newcastle have started to play with freedom and Isak is certainly enjoying himself. He drifts inside and is looking for his hat-trick but it is blocked well. Newcastle could run away with this.

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Own goal Benjamin Jarrod Osborn

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There is a current VAR check going on for a foul Holgate committed on Gordon. The Newcastle winger burst past his former Everton teammate, and Holgate was deemed to have sent him to the ground. It was given on field, and it has been confirmed.

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Penalty Goal Alexander Isak

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What a chance! Brereton Diaz could have had a hat-trick but instead, he is still searching for his first goal. He is played through and he tries to strike it first time into the far bottom corner but Dubravka reads it well and stops him.

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Assist Anthony Michael Gordon

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Longstaff made a surging run into the Sheff U box, but he was marshalled well. It looked like it could have been a dangerous situation but the heavy touch and good defending killed the chance.

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16:11

Sheff U have the first chance in the second half. Hamer runs wide with the ball and delivers into Brereton Diaz who barely gets contact on his header and it glances off him.

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16:08

We are back underway at St.James Park!

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Substitution Fabian Lukas Schär Emil Henry Kristoffer Krafth

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Sheffield United have shown a huge threat on the counter-attack, but the problem for them is they haven't been able to make those chances count. They are missing a clinical edge, and Newcastle will have to come out after the break with more motivation and aggression. Last game against Crystal Palace, Gordon was their best play but today he has struggled at times to be involved.

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15:52

Sheffield United aren’t rolling over here, they have put in a valiant effort and even took the lead. Ahmedhodzic headed Hamer’s cross in and he probably shouldn’t be the only player in yellow on the scoresheet. Brereton Diaz rounded Dubravka but was met by Burn, as was Archer. He has been a brick wall at times, and his commitment was rewarded when Isak levelled the game. It could be the game that puts Sheff U back into the Championship but they have aren’t going out with ruffling the feathers, Newcastle need to improve if they are to put pressure on their league rivals.

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HALF-TIME: NEWCASTLE 1-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED

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Archer has one last Sheffield United attempt in the half. He turned just on the edge of the box but his connection is pretty poor and doesn't test Dubravka.

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There are four minutes of added time.

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After a crazy spell just after the half-an-hour mark, the game has turned a bit flat. Neither side has managed to create too much in the last five minutes but with Isak on the pitch Newcastle always have a threat.

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15:42

There is a stop in play here, as Brooks sits on the turf. It gives both managers a chance to have a chat with their players and put their side ahead at the break.

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15:37

From the opening 36 minutes, it is difficult to point out which team is fighting for Europe and the other team that could potentially get relegated today. Although Wilder will know better than anyone that he needs his side to take their chances soon.

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15:34

OFF THE BAR! Holgate flicked a header onto the bar and it was agonisingly close. The danger didn't end as Brooks follows up and fired wide.

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15:34

The chances aren't stopping. This time Brereton Diaz gets round Dubravka but he can't apply enough power to get his shot over the line.

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15:32

Isak tried his luck again. This time it was a bit further out and he didn't apply the same composure that he should moments again as he hit it wide.

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Hamer spun away from Anderson but he didn't get much further as he got dragged back and won a free-kick for his side.

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Assist Jacob Kai Murphy

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Goal Alexander Isak

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Dubravka denies Brereton Diaz! Again the away side look dangerous everytime they get the ball, and the Chilean beat Schar again before blasting a shot that Dubravka had to parry.

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15:25

This game has a great flow and speed to it. Newcastle have wrestled back control after falling behind, but Sheff U look dangerous on the counter-attack, and Bogle just couldn't collect a through ball.

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15:24

That is a sore one on Schar. He gets clipped from behind by Hamer and as he falls he lands on another Sheff U defender. It was a double-whammy but he got back up pretty quickly.

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15:21

Guimaraes slips at the vital moment. He dummied past one but as soon as he went to hit the ball he lost his footing. It all sorted from Brereton Diaz's poor touch in the middle.

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15:19

WHAT A BLOCK! Archer should have made it two. He easily evaded Schar's tackle but as he pulled the trigger he was met by a sprawling Burn. He is a big figure to get past and the Newcastle defender was the difference between going behind even further.

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Newcastle have their best chance through Murphy. He cut in for the right-hand side and hit a bending effort that just went past the post. It was a warning sign for Sheffield United, who struggled to keep hold of their lead against Manchester United during the week.

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15:13

Gordon had the ball just on the edge of the Blade's box but he held onto it for too long and let Sheff U retrieve the ball.

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Arblaster has been heavily involved so far at St.James Park, and he skipped away from Guimaraes before the Brazilian dragged him down. It is a free-kick just inside Newcastle's territory.

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Goal Anel Ahmedhodžić

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Brereton Diaz weaves his way into the box but is dispossessed by Burn before he can sort his feet out for a shot. The forward is picked out again when Osborn charges down Schar's clearance, but Hall blocks his first-time shot.

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15:04

United are starting on the front foot and they win a free-kick on the halfway line. They get everyone forward for it, but Arblaster's delivery clears everyone on the edge of the box.

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15:03

The teams are out on the pitch now, with kick-off just moments away!

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Wilder sticks with the same starting line-up that caused Manchester United a nervy game on Wednesday. Brereton Diaz and Archer lead the line once more, with the former also getting on the scoresheet in that game. Bogle passes a fitness test to retain his place.

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Sheff United get us under way!

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There are two changes by Eddie Howe from the defeat to Palace as he also switches to a back four. Livramento and Anderson are both brought in, with Krafth and Barnes dropping to the bench.

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SHEFFIELD UNITED SUBS: Anis Ben Slimane, Sam Curtis, William Osula, Ivo Grbic, Yasser Larouci, Louie Marsh, Oliver Norwood, Jack Robinson, Vinicius Souza.

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SHEFFIELD UNITED STARTING XI (3-5-2): Wes Foderingham; Mason Holgate, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Auston Trusty; Jayden Bogle, Gustavo Hamer, Oliver Arblaster, Andre Brooks, Ben Osborn; Cameron Archer, Ben Brereton Diaz.

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NEWCASTLE UNITED SUBS: Harvey Barnes, Paul Dummett, Loris Karius, Emil Krafth, Alex Murphy, Ben Parkinson, Matt Ritchie, Joe White, Callum Wilson.

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NEWCASTLE UNITED STARTING XI (4-3-3): Martin Dubravka; Toni Livramento, Fabian Schar, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Sean Longstaff, Bruno Guimaraes, Elliot Anderson; Jacob Murphy, Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon.

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14:58

Sheffield United will be relegated today if they lose after a torrid season that has seen them win just three games. A draw wouldn't be enough either if Luton Town beat Wolves, and even a win could see them go down if Nottingham Forest beat Manchester City tomorrow. Chris Wilder's side are winless in their last 10 outings (D3 L7), losing their last three in a row.

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Newcastle's four-match unbeaten run came to an end in midweek as they were beaten 2-0 by a reinvigorated Crystal Palace side (W3 D1 before that). They start the day in seventh place, just three points behind Manchester United in sixth, but with the teams below them starting to catch up, they need to return to winning ways today if they want to keep hold of a European spot.

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14:53

Hello and welcome to our LIVE coverage of this Premier League fixture as Newcastle United host Sheffield United!

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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.

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