Sheffield United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cherries win at Bramall Lane
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One on the more intriguing contests of the day sees Sheffield United host Bournemouth at Bramall Lane. Two places separate the teams in the table though the Cherries have picked up four more points than the Blades.
Sheffield United will be hoping that a strong performance at home can earn them three points and take them out of the relegation zone. Should they win today, Bournemouth will be drawn into the battle to survive which gives the Blades a better chance of survival.
However, Bournemouth will be confident. They’ve won two of their last three fixtures including a 2-0 victory against Newcastle last time out. Although they don’t have the greatest record away to Sheffield United, they’ll be boosted by the return of Philip Billing who brings experience to the midfield.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Zabarnyi intervenes with a brilliant last-ditch block to deny Osula a clean strike at goal inside Bournemouth's box. From the resulting corner, McBurnie directs his header off-target by some distance.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
SAVE! Invited to stride forward, Tavernier ultimately reaches the edge of the area, then sends in a swerving left-footed shot, seeking his hat-trick goal. Foderingham is still on his toes, though, and makes a smart save in the bottom-left corner!
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Marcus Joseph Tavernier David Robert Brooks
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer John Alexander Fleck
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Two Sheffield United coaches have been booked on the touchline now, as frustrations boil over. Their team have simply not showed up today.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Sinisterra weaves in and out with a mazy dribble, then tries his luck from the right side of the box. He slightly drags his shot wide, though, and Bournemouth fail to score a deserved fourth goal.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
NO RED CARD! Billing survives a scare, as the VAR decides the referee's on-field decision was correct - it remains just a yellow card for the midfielder. Bournemouth still have all 11 men!
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
RED CARD FOR BILLING? The VAR has been assessing Billing's contact on McBurnie, for which the Bournemouth substitute has just been yellow-carded. On closer inspection, it seems he grabbed the Blades striker by the neck - could it be upgraded to red!?
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Just off the bench, Billing takes the ball on his chest inside the area, but his volleyed attempt is then sent wide of the left-hand post. It looks like Foderingham had it covered in any case.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Yellow Card Philip Anyanwu Billing
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