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
SHARP STOP! Flekken stands firm, after Archer shrugs off Mee, beats Janelt and then drives a firm shot straight at the on-rushing Brentford goalkeeper! That could've sealed it for the Blades!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Substitution James John McAtee Sydie Peck
Sheffield United vs Brentford
SAVE! Successive long throws from either side of the pitch put Sheffield United under intense pressure, and when the ball drops to Wissa just inside the area, he swivels and strikes a sweet shot straight at Foderingham, who hangs on tightly!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Alert to the danger, Foderingham is quickly off his line to smother a superb throughball from the halfway line by Damsgaard, just as Wissa was about to take it in his stride.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
McAtee momentarily drops down to the turf, causing some concern among the home fans. However, he seems to have shaken off whatever was ailing him - perhaps a touch of cramp - and then returns to the fray.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Brentford have attempted 17 crosses in this match, already higher than their season average of 16.6 in the Premier League, but with no-one regularly attacking the ball centrally, it's all come to nothing. They've had only three shots on target so far.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Substitution Andre Chance Brooks Max Josef Lowe
Sheffield United vs Brentford
After good work by Archer on the left, Ben Slimane wins a corner. However, Flekken claims the ball inside his six-yard box following the subsequent set-piece delivery by Hamer.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
The double substitution seems to have livened Brentford up a little, and after a brief spell of pinball in the Blades' box, Wissa plants a tame header straight at Foderingham.
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