Sheffield United vs Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture tonight
Follow all the action as Chris Wilder’s side attempt to build on their first win of the season
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow all the action as Sheffield United welcome Newcastle to Bramall Lane in the Premier League this evening.
Chris Wilder’s beleaguered side finally secured their first victory this season against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup last weekend and the Blades will be desperate to kickstart what would by now be a miraculous escape from relegation. United have taken just two points from their opening 17 matches, an astonishingly low total, particularly after their high-flying exploits last season. To pick up points, their priority must be to drastically improve their output up front, with just eight goals scored in the league all season.
Newcastle, meanwhile, are attempting to escape a negative spiral of their own, having gone seven games without a victory in all competitions. Frustrations continue to grow over Steve Bruce’s cautious tactics, but the manager has promised his side will offer more in the way of attacking adventure tonight. Despite being chalked off as another loss, the Magpies were bitterly unlucky against Arsenal in the FA Cup last time out. Andy Carroll spurned two magnificent chances in normal time before the Gunners went on to snatch victory in extra-time. Follow all the action live below:
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (59’)
A like-for-like change for the hosts as Billy Sharp replaces Burke.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (56’)
The home side have had 88% of the ball in a one-sided opening to the second half. But the breakthrough is still proving elusive.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (54’)
Sheffield United appear to have switched to something resembling a 4-4-2 now, having brought on a striker for a centre-back.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (51’)
An attacking change for Sheffield United: Brewster replaces Basham.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (50’)
Darlow denies Sheffield United again. The hosts work the ball patiently, searching for openings. Osborn lifts a cross from the left towards the back post and Bogle meets it on the volley. Darlow makes himself big and blocks the shot.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (47’)
Newcastle’s intentions are clear now: hold on to a draw. They’re keeping almost everyone behind the ball and asking Sheffield United to break them down.
HALF-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE
The first half comes to an end. Sheffield United have been impressive, constantly on the front foot, but unable to find a way through. Their task might have been made easier, though, with Fraser earning himself two quick yellow cards late on. Newcastle, once again, have been poor, apparently content to let their attacking players feed off scraps and spend most of the game defending.
SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-0 NEWCASTLE (45’)
Red card! Fraser, moments after being booked, picks up a second yellow card for a trip on McGoldrick. It’s a nightmare return to the side for the Scot, and Newcastle will now have to play the entirety of the second half with ten men.
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