Newcastle United vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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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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Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
Well, Sheffield United's time in the Premier League is over. They have three games left but they now know their fate and it was delivered in heart-breaking fashion. They took the lead five minutes in but that was the only thing the travelling fans could cheer about. They managed to hold onto half-time but they were met by a Newcastle siege after the break. Isak scored before the break and then converted a penalty after Holgate and Gordon tangled legs. In between the Swede's brace, Guimaraes nodded Newcastle ahead. Wilson rounded off the victory as Newcastle continued to strengthen their European hopes. Thanks for joining us and goodbye!
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
FULL-TIME: NEWCASTLE UNITED 5-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
We are five minutes into seven minutes and it looks Sheffield United are limping out of the Premier League.
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
It looked like Sheffield United were going to get a penalty after Bogle and Murphy tangled. The referee gave it but after getting advised to go to the board, it showed Murphy got the ball. It was a great tackle on the second look and Sheffield United's difficult game continues.
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
Sheff United win the ball back but don't have any players in attacking positions. It results in Newcastle winning the ball back and putting more pressure on the away side.
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
Newcastle are teasing Sheff U with the ball, and Bogle takes it into his own hands by clattering into Barnes.
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Substitution Anthony Michael Gordon Matthew Thomas Ritchie
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Substitution Lewis Kieran Hall Alex Murphy
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
Isak was a bit too eager in his pursuit of the ball and drifted offside. He has been as lively as ever at home, he has scored eight goals in his last five games at St.James Park.
Newcastle United vs Sheffield United
Substitution Gustavo Martin Emilio Hamer Anis Ben Slimane
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