Sheffield United vs Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Cherries win at Bramall Lane
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One on the more intriguing contests of the day sees Sheffield United host Bournemouth at Bramall Lane. Two places separate the teams in the table though the Cherries have picked up four more points than the Blades.
Sheffield United will be hoping that a strong performance at home can earn them three points and take them out of the relegation zone. Should they win today, Bournemouth will be drawn into the battle to survive which gives the Blades a better chance of survival.
However, Bournemouth will be confident. They’ve won two of their last three fixtures including a 2-0 victory against Newcastle last time out. Although they don’t have the greatest record away to Sheffield United, they’ll be boosted by the return of Philip Billing who brings experience to the midfield.
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Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth make just one change today, as a hamstring injury for Max Aarons sees Adam Smith come in at right-back. Billing returns after missing the win over Newcastle, but must make do with a place among the visitors' substitutes.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Unchanged from the starting XI that lined up against Brighton earlier this month, Sheffield United aim to maintain momentum despite a two-week break between fixtures. The hiatus has helped both Anel Ahmedhodzic and Oli McBurnie, who are back on bench following injury.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
SUBS: Mark Travers, Milos Kerkez, Philip Billing, Dango Ouattara, Joe Rothwell, Luis Sinisterra, David Brooks, Kieffer Moore, Chris Mepham.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
BOURNEMOUTH (4-2-3-1): Neto; Adam Smith, Marcos Senesi, Illia Zabarnyi, Lloyd Kelly; Lewis Cook, Ryan Christie; Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Marcus Tavernier; Dominic Solanke.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
SUBS: Adam Davies, Oliver McBurnie, Benie Traore, John Fleck, Max Lowe, Ben Osborn, William Osula, Anis Ben Slimane, Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-4-2-1): Wes Foderingham; George Baldock, Jack Robinson, Auston Trusty; Jayden Bogle, Oliver Norwood, Vinicius, Luke Thomas; Gustavo Hamer, James McAtee; Cameron Archer.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Dominic Solanke's second-half brace helped Bournemouth topple Newcastle United last time out, and they sit four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone as a result. However, Andoni Iraola's men remain without a league win away from home this season, and they have already shipped 17 goals on the road. Furthermore, the Cherries have won just one of their last 11 league meetings with Sheffield United, losing on no less than eight occasions.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Sheffield United come into today's game sitting 18th in the Premier League table, but have picked up four points from their last two matches - as many as in their previous 12 top-flight fixtures combined. The rejuvenated Blades entered this month's international break with a win over Wolves and a 1-1 draw against Brighton; thanks to Everton's 10-point deduction, Paul Heckingbottom's side are now only one point adrift of Luton Town in 17th place.
Sheffield United vs AFC Bournemouth
Hello and welcome to live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Sheffield United and Bournemouth at Bramall Lane!
Sheffield United vs Bournemouth line-ups
Sheffield United XI: Foderingham, Bogle, Baldock, Trusty, Robinson, Thomas, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, McAtee, Archer
Bournemouth XI: Neto, Smith, Zabarnyi, Senesi, Kelly, Cook, Christie, Kluivert, Semenyo, Solanke, Tavernier
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