Chelsea vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League score and latest updates as Blues in control

After a driving run by Gallagher opens up space, Palmer throws a few stepovers on the right side of the box and then has a low shot blocked by Trusty at the near post. Nothing comes of Chelsea's corner, though.

Chelsea start the second half on the front foot, as Caicedo's dangerous cross from the right is cut out; then, Badiashile and Sterling exchange passes on the left side of the area before ultimately losing the ball.

Chelsea kick off, and we are back under way at Stamford Bridge!

United have now failed to score a first-half goal in 14 of their 17 league matches this season - the most blanks of any Premier League team before the break - and with an overall tally of just four away from home, how the first period panned out comes as no real surprise. It'll most likely be more of the same from Wilder's men after the interval, but how will Pochettino choose to change things - and when?

Short of inspiration but full of perspiration - particularly from a Sheffield United side who have barely had any of the ball - the first half at Stamford Bridge comes to a close. Chelsea's passing patterns have continually faltered in the final third, where a steel ring of defenders has kept Foderingham's area largely off limits, and they have managed just one shot on target. Chances have been few and far between at either end, and surely this game can only improve after the break?

HALF-TIME: CHELSEA 0-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED

In the first of two minutes added for stoppages, Vinicius Souza is back on his feet and resumes his role in front of United's hard-working back four. The visitors are so close to keeping Chelsea at bay until half-time.

Play has been halted as Vinicius Souza lies prone on the turf after being caught by Caicedo's flailing elbow. The Sheffield United midfielder is being checked over by the medics, but it seems no action will be taken against his opponent.

CLOSE! Finally, Jackson takes aim at goal, sprinting past two defenders at full tilt before swinging a shot wide of the right-hand post from the edge of the box! That's better.

Having had just 21 per cent of possession so far, it has been a tiring first half for Sheffield United, who have had to suffer long spells without the ball. Can they hold out until half-time?