Sheffield United vs Manchester City LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
GREAT BLOCK! United send a long throw into the box. Ederson punches straight to Hamer, whose shot is brilliantly blocked by Dias. Soon after, the City goalkeeper sends a poor clearance straight to Ahmedhodzic, whose instant long-range attempt is not too far wide.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
There is a break in play with Grealish in need of attention following a heavy challenge.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
OFFSIDE! NO GOAL! Haaland gets in behind again as he latches onto Alvarez's throughball before slotting home. But the brief joy is cut short by the offside flag.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Substitution William Idamudia Daugaard Osula Oliver Robert McBurnie
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
There was more relief than ecstasy in Haaland's face when he broke the deadlock. City's number nine has had to be patient after his penalty miss and seeing other opportunities go begging, but his goal has finally arrived.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Thankfully for the hosts, Foderingham gets back to his feet and is fine to continue.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
A concern for United as Foderingham stays down after the goal. The medical team are quickly on to tend to the goalkeeper.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
The visitors continue to threaten and Alvarez draws another smart save out of Foderingham, before Walker fires narrowly over from distance.
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