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

Some deft footwork from Mudryk on the left side of the area see the young winger earn a few feet of precious space; however, his low ball across the box is not met by a team-mate and Chelsea's attack comes to an end.

So far, the Blades are defending the edge of their area with great commitment. Chelsea seemingly have no answer to their visitors' tactics, as the Blues' early energy has started to dissipate.

Mudryk sends over another corner-kick, but his cross is cut out at the near post. That's a real waste of a set-piece opportunity, and the pressure is relieved on Sheffield United.

After Chelsea captain Gallagher charges through two challenges, he lets fly from a central position; however, Foderingham is easily equal to it and makes a straightforward save. Still, that's the game's first shot on target.

With a 79 per cent share of possession, Chelsea are living up to pre-match expectations: they'll dominate the ball today, but can they turn such supremacy into goals and finally keep the back door shut as well?

Bogle does just enough to deny Chelsea access to the United area, then the visitors suddenly spring a quick counter-attack. At its end, Archer thunders a 20-yard shot straight into the first defender in front of him.

Sheffield United have the worst defensive record away from home throughout the Premier League this season, and as they have also failed to keep a single clean sheet in any of their last 29 away league games against Chelsea - since a goalless draw in October 1922 - history is certainly not on their side either.

Shortly after Sterling runs into traffic on the edge of the opposition area, McBurnie is almost sent clear by a long throughball at the other end; however, he is penalised for a foul on Badiashile and the chance evaporates.

Sheffield United are still chasing shadows, as their hosts pass purposefully around in midfield - albeit without creating any openings in the Blades' back line as yet.

Chelsea are keeping the pressure on their visitors early in this game, as they look to avoid three consecutive losses. Defeat today would further increase the debate about the Blues' direction - both on and off the pitch.