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Sheffield United break record for the worst start to a Premier League season

Sean Walker — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 18:50:04 +0000

Sheffield United have officially had the worst start to a season in Premier League history.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side got thumped 5-0 by Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday afternoon despite Mikel Arteta making a number of significant changes to his squad.

This confirmed the Blades as the worst team in the Premier League ever after 10 games, they have only amassed one point.

The 5-0 defeat to the Gunners hasn’t even been their worst loss so far, they were thrashed 8-0 by Newcastle just a few weeks ago.

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Arsenal team news vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 16:55:48 +0000

Arsenal (2nd in the Premier League) take on Sheffield United (20th in the Premier League) on Saturday, 28th of October, at the Emirates Stadium, at 15:00 PM (BST).

The last time these sides faced, Arsenal beat Sheffield United 3-0 at Bramall Lane in 2021. Goals from Alexandre Lacazette (x2) and Gabriel Martinelli to secure the win for the Gunners.

Arsenal drew their previous Premier League fixture, drawing 2-2 with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Goals from Cole Palmer and Mykhailo Mudryk for Chelsea, and goals from Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard for Arsenal.

Sheffield United lost their last Premier League game, losing 2-1 to Manchester United. Goals from Scott McTominay and Diogo Dalot for Man Utd, and a goal from the spot for Oli McBurnie for Sheffield United.

How to watch Arsenal vs Sheffield United

Date: Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Kickoff: 15:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Not broadcast in UK
Venue: Emirates Stadium

Team News:

Arsenal will be without Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber through injury, joined by Gabriel Jesus who picked up a knock midweek in the Champions League against Sevilla.

Predicted XI:

Arsenal: Raya, Zinchenko, Gabriel, Saliba, White, Havertz, Rice, Odegaard, Martinelli, Nketiah, Saka.

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Thomas, Robinson, Trusty, Bogle, Hamer, Souza, Norwood, McAtee, Archer, McBurnie.

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Manchester United team news vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Sheffield United (20th in the Premier League) take on Manchester United (10th in the Premier League) on Saturday 21st of October, at Bramhall Lane, at 20:00 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, Sheffield United beat Manchester United 2-1 back in 2021 in the Premier League. Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke for Sheffield United, and a goal from Harry Maguire for Manchester United.

Sheffield United lost their last Premier League game, losing 3-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage. Goals from Bobby De Cordova-Reid, Wes Foderingham (own goal) and Willian for Fulham, and an own goal by Antonee Robinson for Sheffield United.

Manchester United won their last Premier League game, beating Brentford 2-1. Mathias Jensen gave Brentford the lead in the first half, before a Scott McTominay brace in the 93rd and 97th minute snatched all three points for United.

How to watch Sheffield United vs Manchester United

Date: Saturday, October 21st, 2023
Kickoff: 20:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Sky Sports
Venue: Bramhall Lane

Team News:

Manchester United will remain without Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Amad Diallo and Kobbie Mainoo through injury, whilst Raphael Varane and Sergio Reguilon are set to return to the squad.

Predicted XI:

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Trusty, Ahmedhodzic, Basham, Thomas, Hamer, Norwood, Souza, Bogle, Archer, McBurnie.

Manchester United: Onana, Lindelof, Maguire, Varane, Dalot, Mount, Casemiro, Fernandes, Rashford, Antony, Hojlund.

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West Ham team news vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +0000

West Ham (7th in the Premier League) take on Sheffield United (20th in the Premier League) on Saturday 30th of September, at the London Stadium, at 15:00 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, West Ham beat Sheffield United 3-0, back in 2021. Goals from Declan Rice, Issa Diop and Ryan Fredericks.

West Ham lost their last Premier League game, losing 3-1 to Liverpool. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota for Liverpool, and a goal from Jarrod Bowen for the Hammers.

Sheffield United also lost their last Premier League game, being thrashed 8-0 by Newcastle. Goals from Sean Longstaff, Dan Burn, Sven Botman, Callum Wilson, Anthony Gordon, Miguel Almiron, Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak.

How to watch West Ham vs Sheffield United

Date: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Kickoff: 15:00 PM (BST)
TV Network: Not broadcast in UK
Venue: London Stadium

Team News:

The Hammers only injury concern seems to be Aaron Cresswell, who remains out with a thigh injury. The rest of the squad looks to be available for this weekend’s game against Sheffield United.

Sheffield United will remain without Max Lowe, Ben Osborn, John Fleck, Rhian Brewster, Rhys Norrington-Davis, George Baldock and William Daugaard Osula through injury.

Predicted XI:

West Ham: Areola, Emerson, Aguerd, Zouma, Coufal, Alvarez, Soucek, Paqueta, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Antonio.

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Egan, Thomas, McAtee, Souza, Hamer, Bogle, Archer, Traore.

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Sheffield man claims it was unacceptable what Newcastle did in 8-0 win

Magnus Eriksen — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 10:07:27 +0000

Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom has slammed the unacceptable way his players allowed Newcastle to out-run them in yesterday’s 8-0 demolition at Bramall Lane.

Eddie Howe’s men were on fire as they put eight past the Blades, giving them one of their finest performances of the Premier League era.

But for Sheffield United it was a miserable evening and their manager was understandably critical of his players afterwards.

“The first half we had to change the way we wanted to play, set up a bit differently,” said the 46-year-old. “We went in 3-0 down and that was purely down to our organisation.

“We made changes at half time to chase the game and regardless of mistakes, mistakes lead to goals. The things we have to put right are the bits off the ball.

“We understand the league we are in, we’ve lost three points regardless but as long as learn from the nature of the defeat and what went wrong then all we have lost is three points.

Newcastle team news and predicted lineup vs Sheffield United

Connor Holden — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 07:15:00 +0000

Sheffield United (17th in the Premier League) take on Newcastle (12th in the Premier League) on Sunday 24th of September, at Bramall Lane, at 16:30 PM (BST).

The last time these two sides faced, Newcastle beat Sheffield United 1-0 at St James’ Park in 2021. The only goal of the game was scored by Joe Willock in the 45th minute.

Sheffield United lost in their last Premier League outing, losing 2-1 to Tottenham. Gustavo Hamer gave Sheffield United the lead in the 73rd minute, before late goals from Richarlison (98th minute) and Dejan Kulusevski (100th minute) secured the win and three points for Spurs. Oli McBurnie also received a second yellow, and therefore was sent off in the 114th minute.

Newcastle won their last Premier League game, beating Brentford 1-0 at St James’ Park. The only goal was scored by Callum Wilson, converting from the spot in the 64th minute.

How to watch Sheffield United vs Newcastle

Date: Sunday, September 24th, 2023
Kickoff: 16:30 PM (BST)
TV Network: Sky Sports
Venue: Bramall Lane

Team News:

Sheffield United will be without Oli McBurnie after his sending off last weekend against Tottenham. They will also be without Rhian Brewster, Rhys Norrington-Davies, George Baldock and Max Lowe through injury, whilst John Egan looks set to make his return to the squad.

Newcastle remain without Joelinton and Joe Willock. However the rest of the squad seems to be fit and available to face Sheffield United this weekend.

Predicted XI:

Sheffield United: Foderingham, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Basham, Thomas, McAtee, Souza, Hamer, Bogle, Archer, Traore.

Newcastle: Pope, Burn, Botman, Schar, Trippier, Anderson, Guimaraes, Tonali, Gordan, Isak, Almiron.

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Sheffield United ready to SACK current manager and bring back former favourite

Mark Brus — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 09:44:26 +0000

Sheffield United are reportedly considering making a change of manager already after a poor start to life in the Premier League.

The Blades won promotion from the Championship last season, but have yet to win a single game back in the top flight, losing four of their opening five games of this season.

According to the Daily Mail, Sheffield United’s board now seem to be giving growing consideration to sacking Paul Heckingbottom and replacing him with their former manager Chris Wilder.

Video: Sheffield United manager risks punishment after going on an incredible rant about the ‘appalling’ officiating during late Spurs defeat

Mehdi Gokal — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 20:55:49 +0000

Sheffield United boss did not hold back in his post-match presser as he went on an incredible rant about the poor refereeing.

He saw his side come close to an away win only for Spurs to score two goals in two minutes in the 98th and 100th minute to complete a stunning comeback.

He accused the referee of threatening them to give goalkeeper a second yellow card for time wasting if he does not kick the ball long each time.

“Something needs to be done now. And this is not me moaning, I said it at half-time and when we were 1-0 up as well. The focus is on time-wasting, so the referees are dictating how we play.”

“We set up from the back, then Spurs push forward and then that dictates how we play. But no, we’re just told to ‘play long’. The answer back to me was ‘well kick long then’.”

“We work all week on how we want to play and the refs are dictating to us how we play the game. It can’t happen, but it’s happening. They’ve got obsessed about time-wasting and yellow cards.”

“Wes got a yellow card for handling outside the box and then got threatened with a sending off [for time-wasting]. You can’t do it, the officiating is appalling and it’s not about the football decisions, it’s just game management.”

“They just do not know what they’re doing. The people who are directing our game have not got a clue about our game. They don’t know football.”

“To sum it all up we get Ollie McBurnie sent off for telling the referee someone is pulling his shirt. We’ve just seen someone lead with an elbow into our goalkeeper who needs stitches and that’s the same offence. What’s going on, seriously what’s going on with our game?”

? “The refs are ruining the game. They are killing it, absolutely ruining it.”

? “They’ve become obsessed with time wasting. Haven’t got a clue, not a clue.”#SUFC boss Paul Heckingbottom goes on a huge rant about #PL referees ? pic.twitter.com/J7UOWd8E0R

— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 16, 2023

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West Ham United flop set to make transfer move to English club

Jason Pettigrove — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:49:49 +0000

West Ham have a season-defining Europa Conference League final ahead of them this week before turning their attentions back to the summer transfer window, pre-season and then domestic duties for the 2023/24 campaign.

It’s not clear if David Moyes will still be in charge come next season, with reasons why he could both stay or go depending on next Wednesday’s result.

Should the Hammers win their first European final in 47 years, the Scot could bow out on a high, but equally, if they were beaten by Fiorentina, that could re-ignite the fire for Moyes to push ahead in 23/24 and turn things around just as he did when returning to the club second time around.

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Premier League new boys Sheffield United’s only concern is being able to sign players that will keep them in the English top-flight, and to that end, one West Ham flop is apparently on their radar.

It hasn’t been that long since Turkish side, Besiktas, made Arthur Masuaku’s loan move from the Hammers permanent, but according to Takvim, the left-back is a target for Paul Heckingbottom.

Hammers supporters will surely have something to say about that given that Masuaku’s best moment in a West Ham shirt was a late, and slightly fortuitous winner against Chelsea.

Much of the remainder of his career at the London Stadium was uneventful, the player making only 49 total appearances (including as sub) in the three seasons he was at the club, per WhoScored.

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