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
West Ham are playing a patient game and are not forcing the issue with their two-goal advantage. The Hammers seem content to wait for their moment.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
CHANCE! Ahmedhodzic connects with a header at the back post, but Areola spreads himself and uses the angle to his benefit to make the stop.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
A concern for the visitors as Egan is down in need of treatment. He may have to make way here.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Substitution John Egan Christopher Paul Basham
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
OVER! Robinson throws the ball long into the box and Egan steers it towards Vinicius. He tries to place an effort towards goal, but it's deflected over the top.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Paqueta draws a foul from Bogle on the left flank, but the visitors are able to clear the danger from Ward-Prowse's free-kick.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Bowen raids down the right flank and clips a cross into the middle. Foderingham makes the claim, but loses it briefly. Fortunately for the keeper, no one in a West Ham shirt is there to capitalise.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have failed to score a first-half goal in six of their seven games. Not a great stat for Heckingbottom and his team.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
We're back under way at London Stadium.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have been exposed in both boxes yet again. They've failed to take their openings as Oli McBurnie and Cameron Archer missed good opportunities, while at the other end they've paid the price for their mistakes. The second half is a massive test of character for Paul Heckingbottom's team.
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