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Sheffield United vs Newcastle LIVE: Result and reaction from Premier League fixture tonight

Follow all the action as Chris Wilder’s side attempt to build on their first win of the season

Callum Rice-Coates
Tuesday 12 January 2021 14:55 EST
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Follow all the action as Sheffield United welcome Newcastle to Bramall Lane in the Premier League this evening. 

Chris Wilder’s beleaguered side finally secured their first victory this season against Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup last weekend and the Blades will be desperate to kickstart what would by now be a miraculous escape from relegation. United have taken just two points from their opening 17 matches, an astonishingly low total, particularly after their high-flying exploits last season. To pick up points, their priority must be to drastically improve their output up front, with just eight goals scored in the league all season.

Newcastle, meanwhile, are attempting to escape a negative spiral of their own, having gone seven games without a victory in all competitions. Frustrations continue to grow over Steve Bruce’s cautious tactics, but the manager has promised his side will offer more in the way of attacking adventure tonight. Despite being chalked off as another loss, the Magpies were bitterly unlucky against Arsenal in the FA Cup last time out. Andy Carroll spurned two magnificent chances in normal time before the Gunners went on to snatch victory in extra-time. Follow all the action live below:

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (89’)

Lundstram glides past Hayden, who slides in and gives away another free kick. Sheffield United are managing the final stages well.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:46

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (86’)

Good work from McGoldrick, who bursts onto the loose ball and draws a foul from Schar. The Newcastle man goes into the book.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:44

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (85’)

Newcastle have sent on Murphy in place of Yedlin.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:42

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (84’)

Off the post! It’s so close to a second goal for Sheffield United. Brewster receives the ball with his back to goal, turns and hits a low shot, which deflects past Darlow but cannons back off the post.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:42

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (83’)

Wilson intercepts a pass and drives forward, finding Hendrick to his left. The latter swings in a first-time cross, and Wilson guides a header straight at Ramsdale.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:41

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (82’)

There’s a brief pause in play as Bogle gets some treatment from the Sheffield United physio. He’s okay to carry on.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:39

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (80’)

Sharp is booked for a blatant trip on Schar. It’s a nasty one actually, with the striker’s studs catching the defender’s ankle.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:38

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (77’)

Steve Bruce opts for his default substitution: Andy Carroll is on for Fernandez.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:35

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (75’)

Close! Brewster sets off on a rapid run, making it from the halfway line to the edge of Newcastle’s box. He drills a low shot at goal but guides it just wide.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:33

SHEFFIELD UNITED 1-0 NEWCASTLE (75’)

Newcastle need to take some calculated risks now. Ritchie has replaced Dummett, who seems to have picked up an injury.

Callum Rice-Coates12 January 2021 19:32

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