Burnley vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result as Clarets run riot after McBurnie red card
Burnley 5-0 Sheffield United: The Clarets thump their relegation rivals
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.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Vitinho escapes his marker down the right and looks to roll the ball into Amdouni. Trusty hacks it away before blocking Brownhill's first-time shot out for a corner.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Burnley are showing their confidence in the game and are keeping possession well. Rodríguez switches it over to Taylor, who finds Koleosho on the inside. He uses his body to roll past a Blades player before finding Norwood. The captain then rolls a pass into Berge, but he sends the ball out for a throw-in.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
United have never lost a Premier League game against sides starting the day bottom of the table (winning seven and drawing four). This is their first such game since a 1-1 draw with Fulham in October 2020.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
OVER! Trusty has possession on the byline down the left and finds a way to roll the ball past a Burnley defender. He cuts it back to Fleck, who finds Archer, but he lofts his first-time effort from inside the box well over the bar.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Hamer is over a deep free-kick on the right, with the Blades getting men into the box. Fleck then comes over to take it and pokes it across to Norwood, who chips it into the middle. However, nothing comes from the attack and Burnley clear the ball away.
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