Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
So close! Sarabia plays a one-two and picks up the ball just outside of the penalty area. He attempts an ambitious effort, striking one towards the far corner, but it flies inches past the post. Grbic was scrambling across his line and was struggling to get there, but thankfully for him, it went wide of the goal.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Semedo shrugs off Robinson and carries the ball into the box. He fires a delivery into the danger zone, but it's cleared. It eventually comes to Toti who swings a cross back in, but Larouci puts it behind for a corner. It's taken by Sarabia, but he overhits the delivery and it goes behind for a goal-kick.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Wilder's side have burst out of the blocks in the second half, managing five shots since the break to Wolves' one. The Blades have already touched the ball inside the Wolves box more times in the second half (10) than they did in the first (8). Sheffield United are throwing men forward to try and find an equaliser!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Sheffield United are pushing! The Blades are on the break with Hamer who drives through the centre of the pitch. He shifts the ball out wide to McAtee who gets it out of his feet and delivers a dangerous cross towards the back post. It falls to Brewster who strikes towards goal, but Sa makes a smart stop and quickly gathers.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
The Wolves supporters are appealing for a penalty! Gomes takes a touch inside of the box and it flicks up onto the hand of Souza, but the referee has waved play on. The Wanderers win a free-kick just a few seconds later in a promising position. Sarabia delivers towards Grbic, but the goalkeeper punches it clear.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Close from Sheffield United! Robinson fires a pass into the feet of McAtee just outside of the Wolves penalty area. The attacking midfielder turns and shifts the ball onto his left foot. He takes aim from around the edge of the box, but he drags his shot just wide of the post and behind for a goal-kick.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Dawson gives the ball away cheaply and Hamer sends a pass into McAtee who has made a run down the right-hand side. He finds Brewster inside the box but he's all alone, and he can't look after the ball and the Wanderers win it back. Wolves need to show a little more composure in the second half.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Brewster bursts into the Wolves box and looks to turn Toti, before Lemina steps in and makes a challenge. The ball falls to Ahmedhodzic who goes to strike it, but his shot is deflected behind for a corner. It's whipped into the penalty area towards the front post, but O'Neil's side are able to clear the danger.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Norwood gets the second half under way for Sheffield United at Molineux!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Wolves have created 1.08 expected goals (xG) in the game so far, but have only tested Grbic with one shot on target. The home team have managed 22 touches in the opposition box, but O'Neil will be hoping his side can get more shots off and look to put the game to bed early in the second half. The Blades have set up well, looking to counter-attack at every opportunity with Wolves playing a high line, but they need to show more composure in front of goal. Wilder does have options on the bench to make a change in attack - could we see Osula or McBurnie coming on up front in the second half?
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