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
The 2023/24 Premier League season is under way and you can follow every game and every goal right here with The Independent.
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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Sheffield United have been snapping into their tackles early on, trying to impose themselves on an apparently 'winnable' game - at least on paper. With one league victory all season, they are overdue some success at Bramall Lane.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
After Trusty's cross from the left flank is blocked behind for a corner, Hamer swings over a curling cross towards the back post. However, it's overhit in the swirling wind and ultimately skips straight out of play on the right byline.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Brentford kick off, and we are under way in Sheffield!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Both teams are out on the pitch at Bramall Lane, and kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Bryan Mbeumo's seventh goal of the season on Wednesday preceded an ankle injury that could keep the Brentford striker sidelined until next year, further adding to the Bees' long list of absentees - Rico Henry, Kevin Schade, Aaron Hickey, Kristoffer Ajer, Nathan Collins, Mathias Jensen and Josh Dasilva all miss out, alongside the suspended Ivan Toney. Thomas Frank makes three changes in all: Mbeumo's misfortune opens the door for Wissa and Lewis-Potter to join forces up front, while captain Norgaard returns from suspension.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Wilder names an unchanged Sheffield United XI today, despite losing to Liverpool in midweek. Osula retains his place up front, as Blades striker Oli McBurnie serves the second of a two-game suspension following his red card against Burnley; Oliver Norwood has accumulated five bookings so is also sidelined.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
SUBS: Thomas Strakosha, Val Adedokun, Myles Peart-Harris, Charlie Goode, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Mads Roerslev, Mathias Jorgensen, Michael Olakigbe, Mikkel Damsgaard.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
BRENTFORD (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Samman Ghoddos, Ben Mee, Ethan Pinnock, Vitaly Janelt; Frank Onyeka, Christian Norgaard, Shandon Baptiste; Yoane Wissa, Neal Maupay, Keane Lewis-Potter.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
SUBS: Adam Davies, Max Lowe, Benie Traore, Femi Seriki, Luke Thomas, Anis Ben Slimane, Sydie Peck, Yasser Larouci, Ryan One.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-4-2-1): Wes Foderingham; Anel Ahmedhodzic, Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty; Jayden Bogle, Vinicius, Gustavo Hamer, Andre Brooks; James McAtee, Cameron Archer; William Osula.
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