Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Wolves secure the three points at home to Sheffield United in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory at Molineux. It looked like it had the potential to be a comfortable game for the home side after they opened the scoring in the first half through Sarabia and dominated the possession before the break. However, the Blades looked threatening on the counter-attack and O’Neil’s side had to be aware of the danger. After half-time, Sheffield United were the better side and produced eight shots in the second half, while limiting Wolves to just 0.15 expected goals (xG). Despite their efforts, they couldn’t find a breakthrough and weren’t clinical enough in the final third. Wilder will be disappointed that his side struggled to find the back of the net, and they will have to bounce back next time out against Arsenal. Up next for Wolves is another home fixture, but this time in the FA Cup against Brighton. That’s all for today, goodbye!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
FULL-TIME: WOLVES 1-0 SHEFFIELD UNITED
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Yellow Card Tote António Gomes
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Wolves now break with Lemina who is driving with the ball into the Sheffield United half. He finds Neto on the left-hand side, but he's brought down just outside of the box. O'Neil's side will take their time with this one with just a few minutes remaining of the game. Doyle and Neto are standing over it and they will look to play it short and keep possession.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Wolves keep possession inside the opposition half before Toti finds Gomes in space just outside of the penalty box. The Brazilian midfielder turns on the ball and gets it out of his feet, before striking towards goal. His effort is on target and Grbic spills it, but he gathers at the second attempt.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
The fourth official has indicated that there will be a minimum of five minutes of added time at the end of the game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
O'Neil looks to shut up shop and makes a defensive alteration. Doherty will come in to replace Sarabia, who has scored the only goal of the game so far.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Another chance for the Blades. Robinson launches a throw into the box and there's a scramble inside the penalty area. McAtee helps it towards goal and Semedo attempts to clear, but he completely misses the ball. It drops to the back post, but Osula can't quite get there and tap into an empty net, and it goes behind for a goal-kick.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
O'Neil makes another switch, with Hwang replaced. Bellegarde comes on for the final few minutes of the game.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Sheffield United
Ahmedhodzic is found making a bursting run inside the Wolves box, and he hooks the ball back into the danger zone. Brewster goes to attack it with his head from just a few yards out, but Dawson does superbly to nod the ball away and behind for a corner to Sheffield United.
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