Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace 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.
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Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
Sheffield United have lost just one of their last five home league games against Crystal Palace, though that loss came in their last such meeting in May 2021.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
Norwood kicks off for Sheffield United, and Premier League football is underway at Bramall Lane!
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
The teams walk out onto the pitch at the famous old Bramall Lane stadium in Sheffield, with players, coaches and fans ready for a brand new season!
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
United’s first XI on their top-flight return features eight players from the 2020-21 campaign which saw the Blades relegated to the Championship. Only one completely new face makes his debut, with Traore partnering academy product Osula up front following his signing from Swedish champions Hacken. Fellow arrivals Trusty, Vinicius and Slimane are on the bench for Heckingbottom's side.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
It’s a Palace side missing Wilfried Zaha for the first time in a long time, after the Eagles talisman moved on a free transfer to Galatasaray in Turkey. New singing Lerma does make his debut in the heart of midfield, while Johnstone steps in for the wantaway Guaita between the sticks.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE SUBS: Remi Matthews, James Tomkins, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Nathaniel Clyne, Chris Richards, Naouirou Ahamada, John-Kymani Gordon, Jairo Riedewald, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
CRYSTAL PALACE (4-2-3-1): Sam Johnstone; Joel Ward, Marc Guehi, Joachim Andersen, Tyrick Mitchell; Jefferson Lerma, Cheick Doucoure; Jordan Ayew, Eberechi Eze, Jeffrey Schlupp; Odsonne Edouard.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
SHEFFIELD UNITED SUBS: Adam Davies, Auston Trusty, Vinicius Souza, Anis Ben Slimane, Yasser Larouci, Louie Marsh, Andre Brooks, Femi Seriki, Antwoine Hackford.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-5-2): Wes Foderingham; Anel Ahmedhodzic, John Egan, Jack Robinson; Geroge Baldock, Chris Basham, Oliver Norwood, Ben Osborn, Max Lowe; Benie Traore, William Osula.
Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace
A middling 2022-23 season at Selhurst Park saw the Eagles fly a bit too close to the trapdoor, prior to Roy Hodgson’s arrival in late March. The veteran manager returned to the club to replace Patrick Vieira, and oversaw five victories in 10 as Palace pulled well clear of the bottom three to establish some real momentum coming into the new season.
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