Sheffield United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cherries win at Bramall Lane
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One on the more intriguing contests of the day sees Sheffield United host Bournemouth at Bramall Lane. Two places separate the teams in the table though the Cherries have picked up four more points than the Blades.
Sheffield United will be hoping that a strong performance at home can earn them three points and take them out of the relegation zone. Should they win today, Bournemouth will be drawn into the battle to survive which gives the Blades a better chance of survival.
However, Bournemouth will be confident. They’ve won two of their last three fixtures including a 2-0 victory against Newcastle last time out. Although they don’t have the greatest record away to Sheffield United, they’ll be boosted by the return of Philip Billing who brings experience to the midfield.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Once again, Baldock arrives high up on the right flank, but after he lays the ball off for McAtee, the Manchester City loanee overhits his cross to the back post and Sheffield United's attack falters.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Yellow Card George Henry Ivor Baldock
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
GOOD SAVE! Kluivert drives into space, with Sheffield United's back line looking ever more bedraggled, then Tavernier slips in Christie, who turns neatly and tests Foderingham at his near post! It's a sharp stop from the Blades' last line of defence!
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Luke Jonathan Thomas Benjamin Jarrod Osborn
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Justin Dean Kluivert Philip Anyanwu Billing
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Antoine Serlom Semenyo Luis Fernando Sinisterra Lucumí
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
CLOSE! Semenyo is heavily involved again, as his ball into the area is deflected into Kluivert's path. A low drive from the latter is kept out by Foderingham's save, and the goalkeeper eventually clears his lines!
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Baldock breaks through on the right, then cuts the ball back for McBurnie. Taken from near the penalty spot, the striker's shot hits a defender, then McAteer fires well over on the rebound.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Having taken total control by going three goals clear, Bournemouth have since dropped the pace just a little, allowing Sheffield United to creep back into the game - at least in terms of possession.
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