Sheffield United vs Wolves LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture today
Which side will get off to a winning start in their Premier League opener? Follow all the latest from Bramall Lane
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Sheffield United are taking on Wolves tonight at Bramall Lane as the two clubs begin their Premier League campaign.
The Blades made a blistering return to the top flight last season, finishing in the top half with one of the best defensive records in the league under manager Chris Wilder. Wolves has been excellent too since coming up the previous season under Nuno Espirito Santo and will expect to push the top six once more.
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Sheffield Utd manager, Chris Wilder, is expecting a tough game against Wolves tonight. He thinks the match will be decided by the fine margins on the pitch. He told Sky Sports:
"I’m sure we will be better for the experience of being in the Premier League.
"We have brought some new players into the group but it will be a huge challenge again. We have to go again and start with a big performance and result tonight.
"I am a huge believer that the games at the start of the season are just as important as the ones at the end. We know we are up against a fabulous team. Their pre-season has possibly been disjointed to deal with, as it has been for all of us but we are all getting on with it. There are a big three points on offer tonight and we will have to play well as we did for the majority of last season to get a result.
"We have to be aware of counter attacks and I should imagine Nuno being the football man he is understands we are going to cause problems as well. Fine lines. I don’t think there will be a lot between us – two teams who will go for a win. Tight game, as it was last year and I will be delighted if we can replicate that result.”
The Premier League returned this weekend, here’s what we learned from the opening fixtures:
Seven things we learned from Premier League weekend
Fulham and West Brom both suffered rude awakenings on the opening weekend
Wolves best signing in the transfer window? Nuno Espirito Santo is staying at the midlands club until 2023.
Surprisingly Wolves have lost 12 of their last 15 top-flight matches in Yorkshire. They last won here back in March 1981 against Leeds United.
Advantage Chris Wilder’s men?
Both Sheffield United and Wolves were in the fight for a European place towards the end of last season but sadly neither were successful.
Despite that both clubs exceeding expectations last season and will be wanting to continue that form into this campaign.
Wolves get their Premier League season started tonight against Sheffield United. Here’s a look at their starting XI:
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