Some post-match reaction.“I said ‘never in doubt, ”a smiling Oli McBurnie says, when asked what he said to Andre Marriner at full-time. “The boys were getting me scared saying it touched my hand when I knew it hadn’t. We’ve had a couple of VAR [calls] go against us so it would have been just our luck. The boys grafted unbelievably – the boys were different class in the first half. When we are at our best, we are good enough to compete against anyone. ”John Fleck, who opened the scoring a long, long time ago, adds:“ We know we haven’t got the same qualities as some of the bigger teams in the league so we have to fight for everything. ”
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Who needs a lie down?It would have been a travesty if Sheffield United, who move up to sixth, came away from an epic encounter empty-handed. The usual suspects were immense for the hosts – Lundstram, Baldock, Norwood – but back cameManchester United, with Daniel James, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford turning it on to help the visitors take an unlikely lead. But then Robinson picked out McBurnie, who kept his balance – desperately trying to keep his long arms out of the equation – to stab home an equaliser. A good ole fashioned six-goal thriller it is.
Full-time: Sheffield United 3-3 Man Utd
What. A. Game! Oli McBurnie strikes to denyManchester Uniteda fairytale comeback victory at Bramall Lane. Chris Wilder’s side were cruising and two goals to the good before Brandon Williams’s first goal for the club – a wicked half volley – kickstarted a United comeback. Mason Greenwood swept home before Marcus Rashford thought he had found the winner. But back came Sheffield United, with Robinson teeing up McBurnie to finish inside the box and claim a thoroughly deserved point.
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2 min:The goal stands! Bramall Lane erupts! A wonderful delayed celebration for McBurnie, who did magnificently to prop the ball up on his right knee before hammering in on the volley. Callum Robinson, the substitute, did magnificently to keep the ball alive and dink it into the path of McBurnie, who powered it in, cueing delirium in the stands.
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GOAL! Sheffield United 3-3 Man Utd (McBurnie, 90)
Oliver McBurnie strikes !!
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89 min:O’Connell cannot divert Norwood’s corner goalwards.Manchester Unitedcan calm things down from a De Gea goal-kick .
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86 min:Sheffield United are probing but then Billy Sharp is flagged offside. They must be livid with themselves.
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84 min:Was this the plan all along?Manchester Unitedare beginning to torment a weary-looking Sheffield United. Greenwood, James, Rashford and Martial are combining to deadly effect.
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83 min:Callum Robinson is on forSheffield United. He replaces Chris Basham. Meanwhile, Solskjær is readying Tuanzebe.
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(min: (For) minutes,Manchester Unitedwere nothing short of abysmal, with Sheffield United cruising against one of the game’s heavyweights. But suddenly things kicked, with Brandon Williams’s first goal for the club prompting an unlikely turnaround.
GOAL! Sheffield United 2-3 Man Utd (Rashford, 80)
Well, well, well! Rashford clinically rounds off an incisive break byManchester United, with Daniel James playing a cute give-and-go with Anthony Martial. James whizzes into the box and pulls the ball back for Rashford, who does the rest. Another moment of quality from a United team that looked dead and buried. On the touchline, Ole Gunnar Solskjær and co embrace. Up in the gods, Sir Alex Ferguson is all smiles.
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GOAL! Sheffield United 2-2 Man Utd (Greenwood, 77)
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(min: (Can) ********************* (Manchester United) fashion an equaliser? Sheffield United are yet to concede in the final 15 minutes in the Premier League this season.
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GOAL! Sheffield United 2-1 Man Utd (Williams, 72)
The teenager fires in his first goal for the club – and it’s a truly exquisite finish. Dan James sped down the right and his hanging cross evaded everyone in the box. Lurking at the back post was Williams, the 19 – Year- old who smacked the ball into the far corner of Simon Moore’s goal on the half volley. A belting finish by Brandon Williams. And here comes another teenager …
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69 min:Sheffield United supporters are enjoying themselves. An a cappella version of Greasy Chip Butty fills the air. Chris Wilder’s side are in such great control of this game it’s unreal. They have been so untroubled.
68 min:McBurnie replaces Mousset.
66 min:Mousset has pulled a hamstring. Chris Wilder had been plotting to bring the striker off. As a limping Mousset chased a lost cause, he pulls up in discomfort. Oli McBurnie will replace the Frenchman, who proved a real nuisance for a shambolic defense.
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64 min:Martial has a pop from 30 yards, but it cannons wide of Moore’s right post! Plenty of power – but ultimately off target.Manchester Unitedpoked the ball around in midfield before Martial, presumably fed up, just thought: why not? They have been ambling around.
61 min:Lundstram does put a foot wrong, and United pile forward down the right . Daniel James beats his man for pace but his cross is gobbled up by Moore. Easy pickings for the stand-inSheffield Unitedstopper.
59 min:John Lundstram has been brilliant – again. The midfielder shakes off a couple of half-hearted United challenges to retain possession before spreading play to George Baldock, who has had a stormer at full-back. The one staggering thing from aManchester Unitedperspective is that Simon Moore , on his Premier League debut in goal, has barely had a save to make.
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57 min:“Chrissy Wilder, he’s one of our own, “Is the chant that echoes around Bramall Lane. “Chrissy Wilder and Alan Knill …”
55 min:Manchester United had shown the smallest of green shoots but Mousset has left Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side with a mountain to climb. To make matters worse, Sheffield United have not a lost a league game they have taken the lead in since January 2014 – that’s 89 games.Manchester Unitedhave serious work to do.
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GOAL! Sheffield United 2-0 Man Utd (Mousset, 52)
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51 min:Lundstram’s cynical challenge on Lingard earns him a booking. United were beginning to break at speed after Fred stole in.
50 min:BrandonWilliams is booked for chopping down George Baldock, who has had a very good game.Sheffield Unitedearn a free-kick on the right flank. Fleck plays it short – it’s a training-ground move into Lundstram – but the visitors are alert to it.
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48 min:Williams lays the ball off for Rashford, who twists and turns 25 yards out before letting fly. It was always rising.
47 min:Rashford surges down the left flank andSheffield Unitedappear in a spot of bother. But they don’t panic and they usher the forward out before Jagielka shows a touch of class, waiting to intervene. Rather than thumping it out for a corner, he concedes a throw-in. At least one Phil has had a peerless return to action.
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46 min:The visitors get the second half under way.
Lingard replaces Phil Jones,who had an absolutely diabolical return to the starting lineup. Lingard can’t do any worse forManchester United.
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Jesse Lingard is coming on at half-time.It is unclear who for just yet – but Ole and (Manchester Unitedhad to do something.
Half-time: Sheffield United 1-0 Man Utd
Chris Wilder’s selfless side deservedly lead at the break. A tub-thumping performance by the Blades. John Fleck got a little fortuitous as the ball cannoned off his shins and beyond De Gea but it was a slice of luck they thoroughly deserved.Manchester United, meanwhile, have been nothing short of dire. Phil Jones has had an absolute shocker on his return to the starting lineup. Hopefully Mauricio Pochettino is not watching.Updated
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43 min:Things have calmed, so couple of stats.Manchester Unitedhave failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 top-flight away games , their worst streak since a run of 15 in the 1985 – 86 campaign. And, also via Opta, John Fleck has scored in consecutive league games at Bramall Lane, having scored just one goal in his previous 50 appearances there.
41 min:Jagielka fouls Martial but Manchester United’s free-kick is weak. Chris Basham heads it clear and the hosts try to free Mousset. Chris Wilder’s side pour forward with so much vim.
40 min:Manchester Unitedare making David McGoldrick look like Lionel Messi. He has had their back five on toast.
39 min:Harry Maguire’s going ballistic. He’s had not had a happy return to Bramall Lane – far from it. Fred overcooks a pass towards the back stick and Maguire tries and fails to keep it in before smacking the ball down in disgust.Manchester Unitedhave been feeble in defense and nothing short of disastrous going forward. Only De Gea can come out of this first half with any kind of credit in the bank. Dreadful showing – so far.
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37 min:Daniel James has had nine touches. Meanwhile Sheffield United’s supporters are belting out John Egan’s infectious ditty:
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36 min:Lundstram’s shot is blocked and, for a moment, it seemsManchester Unitedcan counter at speed. Dan James has the ball but tries to play the perfect pass for Rashford, who ends up fouling Jack O’Connell in pursuit of possession. That all petered out rather quickly.
(min:It came to nothing butSheffield Unitedearn another in quick succession. The goalscorer Fleck will whip it in …
(min:(Olés) from the Bramall Lane crowd, as Sheffield United earn another corner. They are toying with Manchester United, knocking it around for fun. George Baldock has been relentless down the right. As for David McGoldrick, maybeManchester Unitedwill make a move for him …
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