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
Brooks and Archer combine on the left, but the former's cross into the box is easily cleared by Pinnock. Osula has barely had a sniff of the ball to this point, being left quite isolated up front.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Onyeka is fortunate to evade a booking, after deliberately blocking off a marauding run infield by Brooks. There was clear intent, but it was well disguised.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Despite being the away side, Brentford have had a 64 per cent share of possession thus far, and they have looked comfortable on the ball. By contrast, United are closing down well, but have been chasing shadows at times.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Hamer steals the ball from Onyeka, and the home side build pressure on the right flank, before a misplaced pass sees their attack thwarted. There's been precious little goalmouth action in this game so far.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Foderingham calls out to his defence, then strides forward to claim Onyeka's wayward cross into the area. The Blades goalkeeper has conceded one goal every 33 minutes so far this season and is yet to keep a clean sheet in 15 Premier League appearances.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Onyeka is felled in full flight by Hamer, earning Brentford a free-kick just outside Sheffield United's area, on the left. Ghoddos delivers the ball in towards the penalty spot, but the hosts quickly get it away to safety.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Out on the right, Lewis-Potter slips past a wrong-footed Trusty and hits the byline, but his tame cutback into the box is easily cleared away. Neither side have created a clear opening as yet, amid heavy rain in the Steel City.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Brentford seem to be deliberately slowing the game down now, taking care of possession inside their own half and drawing the sting both from their opponents and a lively Bramall Lane crowd.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Having dropped deep, Archer is brought down in midfield and earns his side a free-kick. Hamer then clips the ball over Brentford's high defensive line and into the area, but Ahmedhodzic is unable to reach it.
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