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 LIVE updates

• Sheffield United beat Brentford 1-0 in the Premier League
• Chris Wilder gets the first win of his second spell in charge of the Blades
• FULL-TIME! Sheffield United 1-0 Brentford
• 45+1’ - GOAL! McAtee curls ball into the corner (SHU 1-0 BRE)
• TEAM NEWS: Sheffield United unchanged as Wilder keeps faith with same XI
• TEAM NEWS: Mbeumo out injured for Brentford, so Lewis-Potter, Wissa and Maupay form a front three

Sheffield United vs Brentford

TERRIFIC TACKLE! Mee makes a crucial late lunge to stop Ben Slimane sliding in and surely putting United two goals ahead from less than 10 yards out! It was a perfectly timed tackle, which keeps the Bees' deficit down to one.

9 December 2023 16:26

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Substitution Keane William Lewis-Potter Michael Oluwakorede Olakigbe

9 December 2023 16:25

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Substitution Shandon Harkeem Baptiste Mikkel Krogh Damsgaard

9 December 2023 16:25

Sheffield United vs Brentford

McAtee is becoming increasingly influential now, and his latest intervention earns Sheffield United a throw-in deep in Brentford territory. The Bees are struggling to get a foothold in the game, having had the lion's share of possession during the first half.

9 December 2023 16:24

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Chris Wilder has never lost in four previous league meetings with Brentford, winning on three occasions, and he is now within half an hour of continuing that streak. His side have steadily improved following a shaky first 40 minutes, and they look likliest to score next.

9 December 2023 16:22

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After cutting in from the left, Ben Slimane drives a low shot towards the target, but Flekken denies him again. In the space of a few minutes, the Blades' sub has made more impact than Osula, who started the game.

9 December 2023 16:20

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SAVE! The Bees survive a scare! Flekken drops down to keep out a first-time effort by Sheffield United substitute Ben Slimane, who meets Archer's low cross into the box! He really should have scored from close range!

9 December 2023 16:18

Sheffield United vs Brentford

Pinnock has been receiving treatment after being caught by Osula's upraised boot, but the Brentford defender is ultimately cleared to continue and jogs back on from the touchline.

9 December 2023 16:14

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Substitution William Idamudia Daugaard Osula Anis Ben Slimane

9 December 2023 16:13

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Another Lewis-Potter cross is headed away from near the penalty spot, but Brentford build again, and Yarmoliuk shoots straight at Foderingham from a tight angle on the right.

9 December 2023 16:12