Burnley vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result as Clarets run riot after McBurnie red card
Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United: The Clarets thump their relegation rivals
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Ahmedhodzic makes a late slide tackle on Amdouni just outside the box and is shown a yellow card.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Osula has another chance moments after seeing his first shot saved, but the substitute heads wide of the target after escaping his marker.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
CHANCE! United have their first opportunity of the half. Hamer drives through the middle of Burnley's half before sliding a pass down the left to Osula. He gets a shot away from a tight angle, but Trafford comes off his line quickly to block it.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Bruun Larsen netted Burnley's second goal of the game and has been a constant threat down the right side of the pitch. He is now being replaced by the experienced Gudmundsson.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
BLOCK! Another chance for Burnley. Bruun Larsen has the ball on the right and waits for the final moment to poke a pass through to Vitinho. He cuts past one defender before having his shot from close range blocked by Robinson.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Burnley are in complete control of the match and are not letting the Blades get back into it. They have had 73.9 per cent of the possession since the restart and are forcing the away side to put them under pressure to win the ball. This has allowed Kompany's men to pass their way through them and move into dangerous positions.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
OVER! Burnley are patient in possession and are waiting for an opening to score a third goal. Nobody puts pressure on O'Shea just inside the Blades' half, with the centre-back spotting the run of Koleosho on the left. He finds the Italian inside the box, but he sends his first-time shot well over the target. The flag then goes up for offside.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Robinson's long throw-in from the left is poor, allowing Taylor to head it away before it could reach anyone in the middle of the box. If the Blades are to get back into the game, they must make the most of the set-piece situations where they can commit men forward.
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