Sheffield United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Sheffield United 1-0 Brentford: Chris Wilder got the first win of his second spell in charge of the Blades thanks to James McAtee’s goal
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.
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Sheffield United vs Brentford
Asked to shoot by the home fans, Hamer obeys and lets fly with a hurried effort from outside the area, sending his low shot well wide of the target. At least Sheffield United are regularly reaching the final third now.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Under no pressure, Pinnock shepherds out a rather aimless ball forward from the back by Robinson, who saw no movement ahead of him and simply punted it long.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
CLOSE! Osula shoots just wide! The Blades' first real opening sees Hamer slide a ball through for his team-mate on the right side of the Bees' box, but Osula can only find the side-netting from 15 yards out!
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Foderingham completes a straightforward save low down in the centre of his goal, after Onyeka's scuffed shot is sent straight at the United goalkeeper.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Sheffield United continue to pose almost zero attacking threat, as Brentford resume their dominance of the ball following the recent VAR delay. Can the visitors now start creating some chances?
Sheffield United vs Brentford
Onyeka is given the benefit of the doubt, as the referee's original decision is confirmed by the VAR - it was a yellow card offence only. The Bees midfielder can breathe a sigh of relief! Vinicius is back on his feet now, as the game gets back under way.
Sheffield United vs Brentford
RED CARD!? While Vinicius receives treatment on the pitch, the VAR is conducting a review on Onyeka's ill-timed tackle! Could his punishment be upgraded from yellow to red?
Sheffield United vs Brentford
The home side are struggling to work the ball out of their own half at the moment, as Brentford squeeze them more intently now. Frank watches on from the sideline with typical intensity.
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