Follow all the action live as Manchester United face a stern Premier League test at Bramall Lane against Chris Wilder’s in-form Sheffield United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side recovered from their dire defeat at Bournemouth with a morale-boosting victory against Brighton prior to the international break. Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial are both set to start, however, United are still without Paul Pogba who remains a long-term injury absentee.
Sheffield come into the fixture in terrific form, having already defeated Arsenal and held Chelsea and Tottenham on their return to the top-flight. They currently sit one point ahead of United in eighth place in the league, although Dean Henderson will be forced to miss out due to the on-loan goalkeeper being unable to play against his parent club. Follow all the action below:
Sheffield United 3 – 3 Manchester United
90+2 mins: It stands! The Blades are level!
Sheffield United 3 – 3 Manchester United – McBurnie
90 mins: GOAL! Stevens brings the ball in from the left wing, a bit of a scramble brings the ball to McBurnie in bounces up onto his arm before he slots the ball into the back of the net.
VAR is checking it…
Sheffield United 2 – 3 Manchester United
87 mins: Fred puts the corner into the box aiming for Maguire, who wins the header but can’t control it. Sheffield United take control of the ball and bring it quickly into Man U’s half.
Jagielka swings in a cross that goes over everyone. Fleck picks up the loose ball and puts it back into the box but Billy Sharp, the substitute, is offside.
Sheffield United 2 – 3 Manchester United
84 mins: It’s an unbelievable turnaround. The Blades will throw everything they’ve got at the visitors for the last 10 minutes or so of the match.
Mason Greenwood wins a corner for Man Utd. Martial is replaced with Tuanzebe as Man Utd try to hold on to their lead.
Sheffield United 2 – 3 Manchester United
81 mins: Man Utd have been poor for 70 minutes and amazing for 10. They’ve scored three goals in 10 minutes and now have the lead.
Sheffield United 2 – 1 Manchester United
75 mins: Mason Greenwood is brought on for Andreas Pereira as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for an equaliser. A few nerves seem to have settled around Bramall Lane after that goal.
Man Utd try to to get the ball into the box through the middle and Lundstram takes no chances as he boots the ball away from his own area.
Sheffield United 2 – 0 Manchester United
66 mins: Martial tries to run the ball into the box after Lingard keeps the ball in play. Martial runs into Norwood and the attack ends. The ball comes up to Mousset and he pulls up holding his leg. It looks like he may have pulled something.
Sheffield United 2 – 0 Manchester United
63 mins: Martial strikes one from outside the area. It starts wide of goal and stays wide of goal.
Sheffield United 2 – 0 Manchester United
57 mins: Rashford wins a much needed corner for the visitors. It’s swung into the box and Harry Maguire is able to get a shot away but it gets blocked and comes flying out of the box.
Sheffield United 2 – 0 Manchester United
54 mins: That could be curtains for Man Utd unless something changes drastically. They need the next goal and they need it quickly.
The Blades are having a super Sunday.
Sheffield United 1 – 0 Manchester United
48 mins: Better already from Man U. Rashford brings the ball forward on the counter attack and storms into the box with it. Jagielka makes sure the pass to Martial isn’t on before winning the ball and booting it out for a throw in.
Sheffield United 1 – 0 Manchester United
Second half: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes a substitution at half time which brings wit it a change of shape, Jesse Lingard comes on for Phil Jones.
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Team news
Sheffield United: John Egan has a head injury, which could force Dean Wilder into a first defensive change of the season for his back line.
Dean Henderson is ineligible to play against his parent club, which will hand Simon Moore his Premier League debut.
Manchester United: Scott McTominay is out for several weeks with an ankle injury, with Paul Pogba still out.
Luke Shaw and Nemanja Matic are on the brink of a return, but this game likely comes too soon.
When is it?
The match is on Sunday 24 November.
When does it kick-off?
The match gets underway at 4:30pm (GMT).
How can I watch the match?
The match will be available to watch and stream on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 4pm.
Is there a live stream?
Yes, you can watch on Sky Go on all mobile devices. You can also watch on NowTV with a Sky Sports pass for a day, week or month – along with a mobile-specific pass.
What are the odds?
Sheffield United win: 14/5
Draw: 11/5
Man United to win: 1/1
Prediction:
Wilder has a chance to fully confirm his status as one of the finest managers in England with a win here, United are vulnerable too, despite a mini resurgence. Expect the home side to edge this, with both teams scoring.
Sheffield United 2-1 Man United
