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.
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Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
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Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
With his stoppage-time strike in the first half, Kluivert became only the third player ever to score in the Premier League, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga. Having also netted for Ajax in the Eredivisie, that is quite an impressive haul for Bournemouth's Dutch winger.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Out-thought and outplayed, Sheffield United slump to a two-goal deficit at the interval, and Andoni Iraloa's bright Bournemouth side certainly merit their half-time advantage. Solanke and Semenyo have been too hot to handle for a passive home team, and the latter set up Tavernier's early opener; Kluivert then made the most of Foderingham's error to double the Cherries' lead just before the break. Only a radical switch of momentum can save Paul Heckingbottom's men from defeat now.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
HALF-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-2 BOURNEMOUTH
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
MISS! There will be at least three minutes of stoppage time at the end of this first half, and in the first, Tavernier spurns a chance to double Bournemouth's lead! He meets Semenyo's low cross from the left with a first-time strike near the penalty spot, but sends it spiralling over the crossbar!
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Alert to the danger, Cook charges down a 25-yard effort from Norwood, who decides to take a crack at goal due to the lack of movement ahead of him. We still await the hosts' first shot on target.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
There's been no sign of fluency from Sheffield United's attack so far, and Heckingbottom is surely considering making changes during half-time. Archer has been isolated, with not even a sniff of a chance coming his way.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Some resilient defending keeps Solanke at bay just outside the Blades' box, then Smith fouls McAtee, relieving the pressure on the home side.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bogle and Hamer exchange passes on the right side of the area, but the latter's attempt to slip the ball through again is blocked out. Approaching half-time, Sheffield United are finally establishing a foothold in this game.
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