Sheffield United vs Chelsea LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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 Chelsea
There is concern on the Sheffield United bench as Robinson goes down holding his ankle after landing awkwardly, following an aerial duel with Chukwuemeka inside the centre-circle. It’s uncertain as to whether the captain will be able to see out the remainder of the game, with the medical staff on to the pitch.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Arblaster is shown a yellow card for a late sliding challenge that takes upends Gallagher.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Hamer’s dangerous inswinging corner is met by the fist of Petrovic, who clears it only as far as his 18-yard box. McAtee takes a touch to settle the ball before laying a pass off for Osborn, who sends his shot directly over the crossbar.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Archer returns after a spell away from the team due to injury, coming on for Trusty with the hosts still looking for the equaliser.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Despite seeing 69 per cent possession and fashioning over twice as many passes as their opponents, Sheffield United have created more clinical chances, with four shots on target compared to Chelsea’s three, and an expected goals of 0.68 to the visitors’ 0.37.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Chelsea are looking to make a substitution with just under 10 minutes remaining in the game, with Mudryk set to come on. Clearly not comfortable with a one-goal lead, Pochettino is seeming to signal his intent that a bit of insurance is required.
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Substitution Chukwunonso Tristan Madueke Mykhailo Mudryk
Sheffield United vs Chelsea
Sheffield United’s corner leads to a counter-attack for Chelsea after the near-post delivery is cleared but Jackson keeps hold of the ball for too long inside the Blades’ penalty area - allowing Robinson to win it back with a well-timed step.
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