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
Some deft footwork from Mudryk on the left side of the area see the young winger earn a few feet of precious space; however, his low ball across the box is not met by a team-mate and Chelsea's attack comes to an end.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
So far, the Blades are defending the edge of their area with great commitment. Chelsea seemingly have no answer to their visitors' tactics, as the Blues' early energy has started to dissipate.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Mudryk sends over another corner-kick, but his cross is cut out at the near post. That's a real waste of a set-piece opportunity, and the pressure is relieved on Sheffield United.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
After Chelsea captain Gallagher charges through two challenges, he lets fly from a central position; however, Foderingham is easily equal to it and makes a straightforward save. Still, that's the game's first shot on target.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
With a 79 per cent share of possession, Chelsea are living up to pre-match expectations: they'll dominate the ball today, but can they turn such supremacy into goals and finally keep the back door shut as well?
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Bogle does just enough to deny Chelsea access to the United area, then the visitors suddenly spring a quick counter-attack. At its end, Archer thunders a 20-yard shot straight into the first defender in front of him.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have the worst defensive record away from home throughout the Premier League this season, and as they have also failed to keep a single clean sheet in any of their last 29 away league games against Chelsea - since a goalless draw in October 1922 - history is certainly not on their side either.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Shortly after Sterling runs into traffic on the edge of the opposition area, McBurnie is almost sent clear by a long throughball at the other end; however, he is penalised for a foul on Badiashile and the chance evaporates.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United are still chasing shadows, as their hosts pass purposefully around in midfield - albeit without creating any openings in the Blades' back line as yet.
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