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Luke Baker
Sunday 18 February 2024 11:44 EST
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A late Simon Adingra double capped a 5-0 win for Brighton at bottom side Sheffield United, who played most of their Premier League match with 10 men after Mason Holgate was sent off.

Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck scored early in the first half after Holgate, who joined United this month on loan from Everton, got his marching orders in the 13th minute following a knee-high challenge on Kaoru Mitoma.

Mitoma’s cross was put through his own goal by Jack Robinson in the 75th before Adingra scored twice within seven minutes to seal Brighton’s first Premier League away win since November.

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Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Mitoma contiunes to cause issues for Sheffield United down the left-hand side. He receives the ball and instantly looks to take on Bogle, drifting past the defender and getting to the byline with ease. He fires a shot towards goal, but it's deflected behind for a corner. Gross delivers into the box, but Bogle can head it clear.

18 February 2024 15:26

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Sheffield United attempt to hit Brighton on the counter-attack again. A corner comes into the box and Foderingham comes out to collect it. He quickly fires a long ball beyond De Zerbi's defence and McAtee latches onto it. He delays as he waits for support from his team-mates, but the Brighton defence outnumber him and win the ball back.

18 February 2024 15:25

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Buonanotte is the latest player to go into the referee's book for a late challenge in the middle of the pitch.

18 February 2024 15:21

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

The Blades enjoy a spell of possession inside the Brighton half. They take a quick throw-in and the ball reaches Souza in space outside the box. He gets it out of his feet and attempts an ambitious long-range effort, but he drags it wide of the post and it goes behind for a goal-kick to Brighton.

18 February 2024 15:21

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton work the ball well as Van Hecke finds himself in space just outside the penalty area. He fakes to shoot and then fires a pass into the feet of Adingra. The Brighton winger turns and gets away from his marker, before striking towards goal. However, it's a tame effort and Foderingham makes a comfortable stop.

18 February 2024 15:20

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

McAtee finds Larouci on the left-hand side in plenty of space and Sheffield United look to break. He attempts to take on Van Hecke, but Adingra works hard to get back and dispossess the full-back. The Blades need to make the most of these opportunities whenever they win back possession, as Brighton aren't allowing them to have a lot of the ball.

18 February 2024 15:17

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton are keeping the ball well in the early stages of the second half, relaxing in possession and remaining patient. Gilmour now finds Mitoma out wide and the Japanese winger cuts inside onto his right foot, but his shot is blocked and Sheffield United are able to clear.

18 February 2024 15:15

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

McAtee gets the second half under way for Sheffield United at Bramall Lane!

18 February 2024 15:10

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

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18 February 2024 15:10

Sheffield United vs Brighton & Hove Albion

De Zerbi makes a change at the break. In defence, Igor is introduced for Webster.

18 February 2024 15:10

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