Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace result: John Lundstram goal seals Blades’ first Premier League win since return

Follow the latest updates from Bramall Lane where the newly-promoted Blades host the Eagles in the opening Premier League encounter of the day

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Sheffield United claimed their first win since returning to the Premier League, beating Crystal Palace 1-0 thanks to a second-half goal by John Lundstram.

The midfielder finished from close range in the 47th minute after Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita could only tip away a Luke Freeman effort into the box.

United, back in the top flight for the first time in 12 years, drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on the opening weekend.

Palace have yet to score a goal this season, having started with a 0-0 home draw against Everton. Re-live the live action below.

What time does it start?

Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 2pm.

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League from 1pm. Highlights will be shown on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One at 10:30pm.

Teams

Sheffield United: Henderson, Basham, Egan, O'Connell, Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens, McGoldrick, Robinson.

Subs: Luke Freeman, McBurnie, Sharp, Jagielka, Osborn, Moore, Besic.

Crystal Palace: Guaita, Ward, Kelly, Dann, Van Aanholt, Townsend, McArthur, Milivojevic, Meyer, Benteke, Zaha.

Subs: Kouyate, Ayew, Hennessey, Schlupp, Wickham, McCarthy, Cahill.

Key Points

• Sheffield United 1-0 Crystal Palace
• John Lundstram tucks home rebound after Freeman’s shot saved by Guaita
• Zaha returns to starting line-up for Palace

[18 August 2019 15:51 · Michael Jones]

​Sheffield Utd 1 - 0 Crystal Palace

90+3 mins: Added time is getting out of hand these days. Surely it would be more accurate for the referee to just stop the clock for any stoppages like in Rugby League? VAR hasn't even played a big part in today's game.

Palace attack without creating any chances on goal. Sheffield United defend well. 

[18 August 2019 15:56 · Michael Jones]

​Sheffield Utd 1 - 0 Crystal Palace

90+7 mins: They've done it! Sheffield United hold on to claim the three points. They've played really well today and deserve the victory, Lundstram in particular has put a shift in in mid-field and he's been rewarded with the winning goal. 

What a return to the Premier League it's been for Sheffield United at Bramhall Lane!