Fulham vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Fulham have struggled to score but have only lost one of their last three in league play, sitting 13th in the table. They host newly promoted Sheffield United, who have really struggled since their return to the top flight.
Indeed, the Blades have just one point from seven matches, a draw at Everton which has since been followed by three defeats including an 8-0 thrashing by Newcastle.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
From a Sheffield United corner, Fulham forward break at speed through Pereira. He dinks a cross into the box with support arriving, but it's headed clear by Ahmedhodzic!
Fulham vs Sheffield United
Willian and Iwobi combine to tee up Palhinha on the edge of the box, but the midfielder's first-time shot is sent flying over the top and into the back of the stands!
Fulham vs Sheffield United
Thomas' cross-field ball is nodded down by McBurnie, but Vinicius Souza can't make anything of it before Ream clears for Fulham.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
Ream was involved in the tussle for the ball that has resulted in this awful injury for Basham, and he hasn't left the Sheffield United captain's side as the defender is eventually carried off the pitch.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
We're still at a standstill in west London, as both sides' medical teams give the Blades defender further treatment, and prepare to help him from the field before we can restart here.
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Substitution Christopher Paul Basham Jack Robinson
Fulham vs Sheffield United
The stretcher is ready, and as Basham is carried off you'll imagine he'll get a massive round of applause from all four sides of Craven Cottage.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
The Blades have faced 156 shots in the Premier League this season (22.3 per game), more than any other side. They're currently the only team on record (since 2003-04) to have faced more than 20 shots per game across a Premier League campaign.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
Jack Robinson is warming up on the sidelines for Sheffield United, with there being no prospect whatosever of Basham returning today.
Fulham vs Sheffield United
A nasty, nasty injury to Sheffield United's Basham has brought the game to a halt, and we could have a lengthy delay coming up as the Blades' captain is seen to.
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