West Ham United vs Sheffield United 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.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
SAVE! Ward-Prowse fires at goal from the edge of the box, but Foderingham watches his effort all the way to make a comfortable stop.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Vinicius loses possession in his own half and he trips Bowen on the edge of the Sheffield United box. Ward-Prowse stands over the ball.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
The Blades win the ball high up the field and McBurnie releases Archer with a neat backheel. The striker shoots on his right foot from 20 yards, only to lift his effort over the top.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
SAVE AND OFF THE LINE! Ward-Prowse lifts the resulting corner into the box where Bowen heads towards goal. Foderingham acts to make a reaction save, but the rebound falls to Aguerd to head towards goal. Robinson is in the right place at the right time to head off the line.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Paqueta goes for the give and go with Emerson and he bursts down the left flank. Ahmedhodzic has to act to deflect his cutback behind for a corner.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
BLOCKS! Thomas sends a cross into the box from the left flank that falls for Archer. He turns to shoot, only to be denied by Aguerd. Hamer pounces on the loose ball and shoots, but Soucek deflects it over the top.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
McAtee drives forward for the Blades and offloads to Bogle on the right flank. He sends a low cross that fails to beat Aguerd, who clears the danger for the hosts.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Antonio twists and turns down the right flank and forces a cross into the box. Soucek can only glance his header away from goal before Paqueta hammers a cutback straight at Foderingham.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
CHANCE! Bowen gets the better of McAtee down the right flank rolling the midfielder with ease. He sends a cutback towards Soucek, but the midfielder launches his first-time strike over the top.
West Ham United vs Sheffield United
Paqueta plays a one-two with Soucek on the edge of the Sheffield United box, but Robinson acts to prevent him firing at goal with a desperate challenge.
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