Everton vs Sheffield United 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.
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Everton vs Sheffield United
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Everton vs Sheffield United
Since losing 6-0 to Chelsea, Everton have won three and drawn one of their four Premier League games. They last had a longer run without defeat between August and October 2022 (six). They have been in complete control so far and have not really been troubled by the Blades' attack.
Everton vs Sheffield United
OVER! What a chance for the Blades! Lowe and Robinson combine with some quick passes down the left before the latter of the pair whips a left-footed cross into the box. Brereton-Diaz gets above his marker but heads over under pressure.
Everton vs Sheffield United
CHANCE! The Blades play the ball around neatly on the edge of Everton's box before it rolls out to Souza on the right. The Brazilian then attempts to curl a first-time cross towards the back post but sends it straight out for a goal-kick.
Everton vs Sheffield United
Hamer is looking to make things happen for the Blades, this time rolling a throughball down the left side of the box to Brereton-Diaz. He holds off Coleman before getting a shot away, but Tarkowski gets across to make a strong block.
Everton vs Sheffield United
OVER! Hamer has possession on the right and rolls a pass into Brereton-Diaz, who turns on the ball before crashing a shot over the bar from the edge of the box.
Everton vs Sheffield United
Brooks has struggled to make an impact for the Blades and is taken off for the 12th time this season. He is replaced by Slimane.
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