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
PENALTY TO CITY! A lovely move culminates in Alvarez's cross striking Egan on the arm. The referee shows no hesitation in pointing to the spot.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
City have won all nine Premier League games in which Alvarez has scored. Only Chris Smalling has netted in more Premier League games and ending on the winning side each time (11).
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
City are awarded a free-kick 30 yards from goal. Silva leaves it for Alvarez, whose ambitious attempt is always rising.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Back where his career started, Walker sends an inviting low ball into the box. But none of his team-mates are alert and able to pounce.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
GREAT SAVE! The visitors threaten and the ball ricochets kindly in the box for the unmarked Alvarez, who is brilliantly denied by Foderingham.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
City have never lost in the Premier League against United, winning seven and drawing three of the previous 10 encounters.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
We are still goalless at the midway point in the first half, but City have dominated proceedings and enjoyed a whopping 83 per cent of possession so far.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
OFFSIDE! NO GOAL! City think they have taken the lead when Ake bundles the ball home from a free-kick. But the joy is short-lived after Rodri is rightly ruled offside.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Kovacic embarks on a powerful run from midfield and drives into the heart of the United defence, eventually drawing a foul from Traore. City have a free-kick in a dangerous position.
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