Sheffield United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sheffield United 1-0 Brentford: Chris Wilder got the first win of his second spell in charge of the Blades thanks to James McAtee’s goal
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Sheffield United vs Brentford
With just a second league win of the season - and their first clean sheet - Sheffield United see off Brentford's challenge to take three precious points in the battle against relegation. McAtee's scintillating strike just ahead of half-time ultimately decided the contest, which was dominated by the Bees before the break and then bossed by the Blades thereafter. Chris Wilder is off the mark in his second spell as United boss, while Frank is left to reflect on what went wrong after his side went behind. Sheffield United now face tough trips to Stamford Bridge and then Villa Park, while Brentford aim to arrest their recent slump when they host Aston Villa next Sunday. That's all from Bramall Lane today, so thank you for joining us and goodbye!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
A Brentford claim for handball by Trusty in his own area is turned down by the officials, and there will be no late reprieve for the beaten Bees.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
FULL-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 BRENTFORD
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Vinicius fouls Wissa midway through Sheffield United's half, giving Brentford one last chance to deliver the ball into the box. Ghoddos hangs it up, but some gritty defending helps the Blades keep the ball clear of serious danger.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
It's all Brentford now, as the Bees flood forward in search of a late leveller at Bramall Lane. Can they produce a dramatic equaliser, or will McAtee's wonder-strike prove the decider?
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Olakigbe earns a corner by drawing Lowe into a tackle near the right byline. Following the set-piece, Mee sees a shot from near the penalty spot blocked by a desperate lunge from Ahmedhodzic.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Flekken is left rooted to the spot, as Robinson feeds Archer in the final third, before the latter flashes an early strike wide of the right-hand post by a fair margin.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
MISS! Sheffield United spurn another golden chance, as they breach Brentford's exposed defence and Ben Slimane selfishly shoots toward the near post, only finding the side-netting from close range!
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