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Sheffield United break record for the worst start to a Premier League season

Sean Walker — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:50:04 +0000

Sheffield United have officially had the worst start to a season in Premier League history.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side got thumped 5-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon despite Mikel Arteta making a number of significant changes to his squad.

This confirmed the Blades as the worst team in the Premier League ever after 10 games, they have only amassed one point.

The 5-0 defeat to the Gunners hasn’t even been their worst loss so far, they were thrashed 8-0 by Newcastle just a few weeks ago.

Takehiro Tomiyasu scores Arsenal’s fifth

Video: Eddie Nketiah with one of the filthiest first touches to set himself up before scoring to give Arsenal the lead

Mehdi Gokal — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:56:05 +0000

Eddie Nketiah has given Arsenal the lead against Sheffield United, scoring an absolute beauty.

The ball is worked down from the right between White, Havertz and Saka who then passes it to Declan Rice.

Rice glances up before playing a brilliant ball to Nketiah but it was all about the skill from the striker that made the goal special.

His impeccable first touch took the ball away from the defender before slotting past the keeper.

What a goal! Watch below:

Excellent skill and finishing from Eddie Nketiah!

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 28, 2023

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Arsenal team news vs Sheffield United: Mikel Arteta makes several changes as Saka captains Gunners

Darren Looney — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 13:15:28 +0000

Arsenal are looking to get back to winning ways in the Premier League on Saturday as the Gunners welcome Sheffield United to the Emirates.

Mikel Arteta’s side drew 2-2 with Chelsea last time out in the competition after producing an incredible comeback from 2-0 down.

The North London side defeated Sevilla in the Champions League 2-1 on Tuesday night and with injuries present in their squad and some players needing a rest, Arteta has made five changes to his starting 11 to face Sheffield United.

Tomiyasu, Gabriel, Odegaard, Jorginho and Jesus are all replaced from the team that played in Spain as Kiwior, Zinchenko, Smith Rowe, Havertz and Nketiah start from the off on Saturday.

Bukayo Saka will captain Arsenal for the clash.

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) October 28, 2023

Arsenal team news vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:55:48 +0000

Arsenal (2nd in the Premier League) take on Sheffield United (20th in the Premier League) on Saturday, 28th of October, at the Emirates Stadium, at 15:00 PM (BST).

The last time these sides faced, Arsenal beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Bramall Lane in 2021. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette (x2) and Gabriel Martinelli to secure the win for the Gunners.

Arsenal drew their previous Premier League fixture, drawing 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk for Chelsea, and goals from Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard for Arsenal.

Sheffield United lost their last Premier League game, losing 2-1 to Manchester United. Goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot for Man Utd, and a goal from the spot for Oli McBurnie for Sheffield United.

How to watch Arsenal vs Sheffield United

Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Kickoff: 15:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Not broadcast in UK
Venue: Emirates Stadium

Team News:

Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber through injury, joined by Gabriel Jesus who picked up a knock midweek in the Champions League against Sevilla.

Predicted XI:

Arsenal: Raya, Zinchenko, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Havertz, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Nketiah, Saka.

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Thomas, Robinson, Trusty, Bogle, Hamer, Souza, Norwood, McAtee, Archer, McBurnie.

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All 20 Premier League clubs set to vote against European Super League

Mark Brus — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:47:29 +0000

All 20 Premier League clubs are set to vote against the proposal of the formation of a new European Super League, according to an exclusive from Ben Jacobs via the Daily Briefing.

This story hasn’t completely gone away since a first attempt at forming a Super League fell apart in just 48 hours back in April 2021, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham backing the project at the time before U-turning after huge backlash from fans.

All 20 English top flight teams have now agreed that they’re against the idea of the European Super League, despite some figures in the game clearly still being keen on trying to make it work.

Video: Dalot picks his spot with stunning finish to give Man United the lead at Sheffield United

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 20:54:56 +0000

Man United’s dominance against Sheffield United finally paid off in the 76th minute, with Diogo Dalot scoring an absolute pearler from outside the area.

The Red Devils had to be patient but once they’d worked an opening, the finish was glorious.

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Scott McTominay had opened the scoring for the visitors in the first-half but then handled a few minutes later to allow the hosts back into it, Oli McBurnie slamming home from the spot.

As the game swung from one end to the other without a breakthrough, it was left to Dalot to silence Bramall Lane.

"DELICIOUS FROM DISTANCE FROM DALOT!" ?? pic.twitter.com/VYsEIuSWg8

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 21, 2023

What a hit, Diogo Dalot! ?

Manchester United back in front.

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 21, 2023

WHAT A GOAL FROM DIOGO DALOT!!! ? pic.twitter.com/Z5eAZrmF4d

— United Clip (@unitedclip) October 21, 2023

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Video: McTominay bobbles in opener for Man United then handles to allow Sheffield United to equalise from the spot

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 19:43:22 +0000

Man United’s Scott McTominay went from hero to zero in the space of six minutes at Bramall Lane.

The Scot continued his great recent goalscoring form by bobbling home the opener, despite the attentions of a number of Sheffield United defenders.

The Red Devils hadn’t shown any urgency to that point so the goal gave them some breathing space, however, the head didn’t last long.

McTominay diverted a cross away with his arm, and Oli McBurnie made no mistake from the spot.

"HE'S AT IT AGAIN!" ?

McTominay volleys home! ? pic.twitter.com/EyjqqXOkop

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 21, 2023

Scott McTominay is at it again!

He breaks the deadlock at Bramall Lane for Manchester United.

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— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 21, 2023

MCBURNIE LEVELS FROM THE SPOT! ? pic.twitter.com/i0E6cTXwhD

— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 21, 2023

??| GOAL: McBurnie scores the penalty!

Sheffield United 1-1 Manchester United

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— CentreGoals. (@centregoals) October 21, 2023

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Man United team news: Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay start against Sheffield United

Jason Pettigrove — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:40:53 +0000

Whilst Saturday’s fixture at Bramall Lane isn’t quite a must win for Erik ten Hag and Man United, anything less than three points against Sheffield United will be seen as a huge opportunity missed by the Red Devils.

The Dutchman, whilst taking the fixture as seriously as any other, has switched his team around for the Saturday night encounter, with Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay coming into the starting line up.

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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 21, 2023

Andre Onana keeps his place in goal, with Maguire partnered by Victor Lindelof and the full-back slots taken by Sofyan Amrabat and Diogo Dalot.

McTominay and Jonny Evans will sit behind a three of Antony, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford with Rasmus Hojlund ploughing a lone furrow up front.

Sheffield United are already fighting for their Premier League lives.

The Blades are rock bottom of the English top-flight with only one point to their name so far. Just six goals scored and 22 conceded hints at the task ahead of the hosts.

Man United may just have turned the corner with Scott McTominay’s late, late show against Brentford, and if they can get the three points things start looking a lot brighter for ten Hag and the squad.

The manner of the performance is always important to the Red Devils, though getting the result on Saturday, however it comes, is paramount.

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Manchester United team news vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Sheffield United (20th in the Premier League) take on Manchester United (10th in the Premier League) on Saturday 21st of October, at Bramhall Lane, at 20:00 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, Sheffield United beat Manchester United 2-1 back in 2021 in the Premier League. Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke for Sheffield United, and a goal from Harry Maguire for Manchester United.

Sheffield United lost their last Premier League game, losing 3-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage. Goals from Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Wes Foderingham (own goal) and Willian for Fulham, and an own goal by Antonee Robinson for Sheffield United.

Manchester United won their last Premier League game, beating Brentford 2-1. Mathias Jensen gave Brentford the lead in the first half, before a Scott McTominay brace in the 93rd and 97th minute snatched all three points for United.

How to watch Sheffield United vs Manchester United

Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Kickoff: 20:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Sky Sports
Venue: Bramhall Lane

Team News:

Manchester United will remain without Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo through injury, whilst Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon are set to return to the squad.

Predicted XI:

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Trusty, Ahmedhodzic, Basham, Thomas, Hamer, Norwood, Souza, Bogle, Archer, McBurnie.

Manchester United: Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Varane, Dalot, Mount, Casemiro, Fernandes, Rashford, Antony, Hojlund.

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Supporters get 3pm blackout update as new Premier League TV packages set to be agreed

Jason Pettigrove — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:51:37 +0000

Premier League football supporters across the country will arguably waiting with baited breath to find out the detail behind the new TV deals, including a longed-for removal of the Saturday 3pm blackout.

Clubs in the English top-flight will also be keen to understand what slots will be available when the deals for 2025/26 to 2028/29 are struck.

According to BBC Sport’s Simon Stone, the packages are set to be agreed by the end of the calendar year, and supporters are set to be disappointed once more.

Premier League expect to have 2025-26-2028-29 TV packages agreed by end of year. Sat 3pm ‘closed period’ retained. All other games live, inc all Sun 2pm. 5 packages, all linked to current slot (Sat 1230 + 1730, Sun 1400 + 1630 and Mon/Fri). All packages bigger than 38 matchrounds

— Simon Stone (@sistoney67) October 18, 2023

The 3pm blackout will stay as part of all of the packages available, which will, apparently, be bigger than 38 match rounds.

There will be five packages on offer with every slot, including the 2pm Sunday kick-off’s, now having live matches.

Jurgen Klopp is unlikely to be happy about the Saturday lunchtime slot being kept, with all other ‘usual’ slots – Friday night, Saturday evening, Sunday afternoon and Monday night staying the same too.

In short, not an awful lot has changed and the vagaries of the fixture calendar will surely end up with supporters having to travel the length and breadth of the country at hours to suit the TV companies rather than those that the game supposedly can’t do without.

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