Chelsea vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League score and latest updates as Blues in control
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Chelsea can jump back into the top half of the table this afternoon if they take three points away from Sheffield United.
Mauricio Pochettino needs a win after back-to-back defeats – to Everton and Manchester United – with the Blades seemingly arriving at Stamford Bridge at the right time.
However, with Sheffield United sitting bottom of the table Chris Wilder has been brought back in as manager and should make them a more formidable unit. The Sheffield outfit need points of their own and will fancy themselves against a Chelsea side still trying to click under Pochettino.
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Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Although their intensity has understandably dropped, Chelsea are still totally controlling this game. United escape a penalty shout from the Blues' captain, as Gallagher topples over inside the area following a challenge from Vinicius Souza.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Never quite in control or perfectly balanced, Gallagher tries his luck with a shot from just outside the box, which sails high and wide of the target. It's been a typically energetic display from Chelsea's stand-in skipper today.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Substitution Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer Anis Ben Slimane
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Following his part in today's game, Sterling has been involved in 20 goals in his last 19 Premier League appearances against promoted sides, scoring 15 and assisting five.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
McAtee just fails to keep the ball in play on the byline, ending a promising move for the Blades, who have managed only one shot on target so far today.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Substitution Raheem Shaquille Sterling Armando Broja
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
SHARP SAVE! Foderingham denies Sterling at close range, sprinting off his line to narrow the angle just as the England forward prodded a low effort towards goal! It's another smart stop from the Sheffield United goalkeeper.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Jackson celebrates again, after another VAR check approves his goal. The Senegal striker has now directly contributed to goals in each of his last three home games.
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