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Chelsea vs Sheffield United LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture tonight

Follow all the action as Frank Lampard’s side welcome the Blades to Stamford Bridge

Callum Rice-Coates
Saturday 07 November 2020 19:13 GMT
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Tammy Abraham celebrates after scoring Chelsea’s equaliser
Tammy Abraham celebrates after scoring Chelsea’s equaliser (PA)

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Follow all the action as Chelsea welcome Sheffield United to Stamford Bridge this afternoon. 

Frank Lampard’s side have shown serious improvements in recent weeks, having now kept a clean sheet in their last five successive matches, and can move into the top four with a victory. 

It’s been a different story for Sheffield United so far, though, with Chris Wilder’s side taking just one point from their opening seven games. Furthermore, the Blades have only scored three goals in total and desperately need a result to kickstart their season. Follow all the action below live: 

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Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:58

Palace climb to sixth with victory, while Leeds drop to 14th. They’ve now shipped 17 goals in eight games, the worst defensive record in the Premier League.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:55

Full-time

That’s it! A very good day’s work for Palace, who return to winning ways in emphatic style, even if the scoreline flatters them slightly. Leeds have now lost back-to-back games, and both finished 4-1, so that will be a concern for Bielsa.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:52

90+1 min

There’ll be three added minutes.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:50

90 min

Bamford glides forward with the ball and goes to ground in the box. There’s a check for a possible penalty, but it looks more like a coming together between McCarthy and the Leeds striker.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:50

88 min

Van Aanholt goes close again, teed up by a Benteke header and able to drill a shot at goal. He strikes the bouncing ball well, but it brushes the side netting on its way wide.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:48

87 min

Leeds will press and harry until the final second of this game, but it is beginning to peter out now. Palace have managed the second half very well.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:47

85 min

Goal scorer Ayew makes way for Benteke.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:44

84 min

Raphinha strikes a free kick at goal and sends it just wide of the right post, with Guaita racing across his line to try and reach it. Good effort from the Leeds substitute. 

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:44

82 min

Chance! Van Aanholt breaks into the box and finds himself one on one with Meslier. The left-back’s attempted finish is saved and the ball loops up in the air, allowing the goalkeeper to claim and prevent a fifth goal.

Callum Rice-Coates7 November 2020 16:42

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