West Ham United vs Sheffield United 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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West Ham United vs Sheffield United
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West Ham United vs Sheffield United
West Ham are next in action next Sunday against Newcastle United at home. The Blades travel to face Fulham in their next outing next Saturday.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
West Ham United get back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over Sheffield United at London Stadium. The Hammers scored both goals in the first half as Jarrod Bowen finished a sublime team move before Tomas Soucek bundled the ball home following a quick counter from the hosts. The Blades put in plenty of effort, but lacked the quality in the final third to trouble David Moyes' men and as a result remain bottom of the Premier League table.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
FULL-TIME: WEST HAM UNITED 2-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Vinicius tracks back to prevent Benrahma firing at goal for a potential West Ham third, putting in a great sliding challenge.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Slimane collects on the edge of the box and looks for a strike at goal for a consolation, but his effort is tame and straight at Areola.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Fornals breaks down the right flank and looks for a cutback towards Kudus that is deflected away from the forward in the middle.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Soucek rises to connect with Ward-Prowse's corner, but he heads his effort straight at Foderingham.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Bowen makes way for the hosts after another productive game. Fornals replaces him.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Substitution Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima Konstantinos Mavropanos
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