Sheffield United vs Burnley LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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 Burnley
Burnley are just three points from safety after a thumping 4-1 win over relegation rivals Sheffield United at Bramall Lane. The Blades created an xG of 2.59 compared to the Clarets' 1.75 but struggled to find a way past Muric, who made 10 saves. McBurnie was twice denied by good stops from the Kosovo international in the first half before the visitors scored twice in two minutes. Bruun Larsen's sliced effort from the left took a fortunate deflection off Bogle and rolled into the bottom-left corner before Assignon scored their second after a tricky run. Hamer got one back for the Blades with a fine right-footed finish, but Burnley scored twice to put the game beyond them and boost their chances of survival. Foster scored from close range before Gudmundsson scored only 22 seconds after coming off the bench to give Kompany's men all three points. Burnley have lost just one of their last seven Premier League outings and travel to Manchester United for their next match, with the Blades also visiting Old Trafford for their upcoming fixture. They are 10 points from safety with five games left. That's all for today, goodbye.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
The contest is nearing its conclusion, with the Blades wanting to forget their performance despite signs of promise in the first half. However, it has been a positive outing for Muric, who has made 10 saves for the Clarets after making mistakes against Everton and Brighton.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
McAtee is still looking to make things happen for the Blades, while most have dropped their level of intensity on the pitch. He looks to send a cutback into the middle of the box from the right, but the Burnley defence hack it clear.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
Brownhill makes the most of a loose touch from Ahmedhodzic and combines with Fofana down the left with a one-two. He then rolls a pass across to Gudmundsson, but his shot from the middle of the box is saved.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
There will be eight minutes of additional time. Burnley might look to push for another goal that could help their goal difference in their battle against relegation.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
Bogle has space ahead of him and powers down the right unchallenged. The defender then pushes the ball around Esteve inside the box and has a shot from a narrow angle on the right, but his shot is blocked behind.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
Burnley continue to play the ball around against a Blades side that are almost just waiting for the contest to be over. The one chance they do get to break away after a loose pass from the Clarets, McAtee losses control of the ball.
Sheffield United vs Burnley
Only one of the five Premier League games between two newly promoted teams this season have been won by the home team (drawing one and losing three) but that occurred in the reverse fixture between Burnley and United back in December (5-0). This has been a good performance from Burnley, who have kept possession for the last couple of minutes without much resistance from the Blades.
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