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Oliver Burke celebrates that priceless second goal for the Blades

United blunted by Wilder's Blades at Old Trafford

Sheffield United stunned title-chasing Manchester United as substitute Olivier Burke secured Chris Wilder's rock-bottom side just their second Premier League win of a wretched season after a 2-1 win at Old Trafford.

Soccer • 27 Jan 21

Former Sheffield United striker Shelton dies aged 35

Sheffield United have expressed their sadness after their former striker Luton Shelton died at the age of 35.

Soccer • 22 Jan 21

Tanguy Ndombele celebrates a stunning strike

Ndombele magic overshadows McGoldrick goal as Spurs win

Tanguy Ndombele's moment of magic helped Tottenham ease to a much-needed 3-1 win at rock-bottom Sheffield United.

Soccer • 17 Jan 21

Sharp fires Sheffield United to long overdue victory

Billy Sharp's penalty secured Sheffield United a long-awaited first Premier League victory of the season on a 1-0 scoreline against 10-man Newcastle

Soccer • 12 Jan 21

'Everyone knows the situation and if it gets suspended I don't think it'd be a surprise'

Wilder: No surprise if season was suspended

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder would not be surprised if the Premier League season was suspended again as cases of coronavirus continue to rise across the UK.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

Chris Wilder's charges recorded a first win since seeing off Chelsea last season in the Premier League on 11 July

Wilder hopes milestone win bolsters Blades morale

Chris Wilder claimed his 100th win as Sheffield United manager before insisting the FA Cup victory at Bristol Rovers was all about his team's first success of the season, and not about him.

Soccer • 09 Jan 21

Could the cup win kick-start Sheffield United's season?

FA Cup wrap: Sheffield United finally win a game

Non-League Chorley claimed an unlikely place in the FA Cup fourth round as they proved too strong for a youthful Derby side in an extraordinary tie.

Soccer • 09 Jan 21

Eze excellence eases Crystal Palace past Blades

A wonder goal from Ebere Eze after Jeffrey Schlupp's opener helped Crystal Palace return to winning ways and inflict more misery on Sheffield United with a 2-0 victory at Selhurst Park.

Soccer • 02 Jan 21

Ben Mee scores past Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale

Ben Mee plunges Blades even deeper into trouble

Ben Mee gave Burnley a concrete reason to celebrate amid reports of the club's imminent American takeover as his goal sent relegation favourites Sheffield United into the new year winless in the Premier League

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

Burnley manager Sean Dyche (R) and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder

Sean Dyche: Wilder won't want any sympathy from me

Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists good friend Chris Wilder will not want his sympathy on Tuesday night when Sheffield United visit Turf Moor.

Soccer • 29 Dec 20

Gylfi Sigurdsson scores the only goal of the game at Bramall Lane

Everton up to second after win over Sheffield United

Gylfi Sigurdsson's strike propelled Everton to second place in the Premier League table as a 1-0 win for the Toffees piled more misery on bottom club Sheffield United.

Soccer • 26 Dec 20

Blades denied first win as Brighton grab late equaliser

Ten-man Sheffield United were denied a first win of the season when hosts Brighton & Hove Albion grabbed a late equaliser to earn a 1-1 Premier League draw at the Amex Arena.

Soccer • 20 Dec 20

David McGoldrick scored after just five minutes for Sheffield United

Solskjaer eager to see United cut out slow starts

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bemoaned Manchester United's inability to do things the easy way after beating bottom-placed Sheffield United to secure a sixth straight Premier League comeback win on the road.

Soccer • 18 Dec 20

Red Devils beat Blades despite McGoldrick brace

Manchester United survived a late scare to beat Sheffield United 3-2 at Bramall Lane, with former Ireland striker David McGoldrick netting a brace for the Blades.

Soccer • 17 Dec 20

Recap: Man United win again on the road

Relive all the action from Bramall Lane and Sheffield United host Manchester United.

Soccer • 17 Dec 20

Che Adams celebrates his goal for Southampton

Saints soar to third as blunt Blades remain at foot

Che Adams, Stuart Armstrong and Nathan Redmond fired Southampton to a 3-0 win over winless Sheffield United to send Ralph Hasenhuttl's side third in the Premier League.

Soccer • 13 Dec 20

Enda Stevens has not played since 7 November due to a knee injury

Stevens poised to make Blades return at Southampton

Republic of Ireland defender Enda Stevens could make a return to action for Sheffield United away to Southampton on Sunday.

Soccer • 11 Dec 20

Vardy scored the winner in stoppage time

Vardy hits late winner as Leicester beat The Blades

Sheffield Wednesday fan Jamie Vardy broke Sheffield United hearts with a late winner for Leicester at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 06 Dec 20

Conor Gallagher helped West Bromwich Albion to their first league win of the season

West Brom move up with first win of the campaign

Conor Gallagher's first-half strike saw West Brom gain their first Premier League win of the season and left Sheffield United rooted to the bottom of the table still searching for theirs.

Soccer • 28 Nov 20

Sebastien Haller's emphatic finish was enough for West Ham

Hammers dig out win at Bramall Lane as Blades struggle

A rare Premier League goal for Sebastien Haller gave West Ham victory at Bramall Lane and piled more misery on bottom club Sheffield United.

Soccer • 22 Nov 20

Frank Lampard's side head into the international break in fine fettle

Lampard: Chelsea 'in a good place' but much more to do

Frank Lampard has warned his Chelsea players not to get carried away by climbing to third in the Premier League and stretching their unbeaten streak to 11 games.

Soccer • 07 Nov 20

David McGoldrick and Jorginho battle for possession

Chelsea in command after McGoldrick goal for Blades

David McGoldrick fired Sheffield United in front, but Chelsea stormed back to extend their unbeaten streak to 11 games with a 4-1 Premier League win over the Blades at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer • 07 Nov 20

Kyle Walker fires home the decisive goal

Walker marks landmark Man City appearance with winner

Kyle Walker marked his 100th Premier League appearance for Manchester City with the only goal of the game against his former club Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

Soccer • 31 Oct 20