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
The Blades come forward for the first time down the right side of the pitch, with Ahmedhodzic chasing onto the end of a chipped pass. He looks to go past Koleosho, but he defends well and Burnley have possession back.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Larsen rushes down the right and looks to cut inside to try and get a shot away. The ball gets caught under his feet, but he does well to flick a pass through to Vitinho, who wins a corner. However, it comes to nothing.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Amdouni has started the game well. He looks to beat Ahmedhodzic down the left, but the Blades man gets across him to shield the ball out for a goal-kick.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United have lost 25 of their last 30 Premier League away games (winning two and drawing three), with their 1-0 victory at Everton in May 2021 their only clean sheet on the road in this run.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Burnley get this Premier League clash under way. Amdouni with the first kick.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
The away side has lost three of the four Premier League meetings between Burnley and the Blades, with the exception being a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor in July 2020. Both teams are now on the pitch and are ready to get the game started.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
The Blades make three alterations to the team that lost to Bournemouth in their last match. Ahmedhodzic comes in for Bogle on the right side of the midfield, with Fleck also appearing in the middle. Souza moves onto the bench as a result. McBurnie starts in the attack for the first time in four matches, meaning that McAtee misses out.
Burnley vs Sheffield United
Burnley make one change to the side that lost to West Ham in their previous match. Larsen comes in and replaces Gudmundsson, who drops onto the bench.
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