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
Substitution Benjamin Jarrod Osborn Yasser Larouci
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
City apply the pressure from a corner. But the hosts maintain their concentration levels and eventually clear their lines.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Chance! Haaland has his first meaningful sight on goal. Alvarez picks out the Norwegian, but he can only head straight at Foderingham.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
The Blades are winless in their last eight league meetings with City, last tasting victory in January 2000.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
United enjoy a rare venture forward with Norwood's challenge enabling Traore to lead the charge. He looks to thread a throughball for Osborn, but Dias reads the danger well and intervenes.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Haaland involved for the first time as Silva whips a ball towards him in the box. However, he cannot keep his header down.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
Though they will be favourites here, it is worth noting City have not kept three successive Premier League clean sheets for nearly two years now - last achieving the feat in December 2021.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
City quickly settle into their rhythm and take control of possession. Although, United can breathe for a second with a goal-kick after Grealish just loses control of the ball.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City
The referee blows his whistle and City get us under way.
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