If only the goal-line technology had been working at Villa Park, huh. It’s Chelsea’s first attempt on goal since the break. While Chris Wilder takes to the field all smiles, his opposite number Frank Lampard disappears down the tunnel. 79 min: Giroud flashes a header straight at Henderson. This match has ended. TOUR DE FRANCE : UNE ENQUÊTE OUVERTE SUR DES SOUPÇONS D ... BERNARD LAPORTE ET L'ÉTAT-MAJOR DU RUGBY FRANÇAIS PLACÉ ... ROLAND-GARROS : «LA JAUGE, C'EST 1000», CONFIRME JEAN CASTEX. The hosts have enjoyed plenty of possession and they've looked to put crosses into the box at every opportunity, but Chelsea have looked threatening when they've been allowed to counter-attack. Not sure who’s coming on in his stead, because everyone’s stopped for drinks. Physically; in the mind; with the ball. Sheffield United 2, Chelsea 0. Berge makes way for Lundstram as Sheffield Utd search for more energy to consolidate their midfield. James sends a vicious low diagonal swerver towards the bottom left. The German international delivered a five star performance to get on the scoresheet on three occasions against Barnsley. Baldock clips in an inviting cross towards McBurnie, who takes it under control in the six-yard box, but he can't quite create space to shoot and eventually the Chelsea defence rallies to clear it away. Nuno Espirito Santo's men were off the mark very early in their season opener. I had a couple of chances today and managed to put them away, my first Premier League goals at 32. Nevertheless, Chelsea will be pleased that they're beginning to control the pace of the game now. Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea (McGoldrick 77), GOAL! Sheffield United take a commanding 2-0 lead into the break after an excellent first half against Chelsea. Those addicted to mild controversy will be sorry to hear Chelsea do nothing with their gift. David McGoldrick finally scored his first Premier League goals as the Blades swept Chelsea aside, Sat 11 Jul 2020 19.47 BST Sheffield United get the first half underway. All rights reserved. Chelsea repeatedly fail to clear it away from their box, allowing Baldock to clip in a precise cross towards McBurnie at the back post, who powers a volley at goal that Kepa can only push into the path of McGoldrick, who gleefully taps it in from close range! Lundstram quickly makes an impact by pouncing on a loose ball on the edge of the area before attempting a threaded pass to Stevens, but Rudiger steps in to expertly intercept it and clear. Sheffield Utd (4-5-1): Kenny; Bromby (Kozluk 64), Jagielka (c), Davis, Armstrong; Gillespie, (Kabba 67), Tonge (Montgomery 7), Leigertwood, Quinn, Webber; Hulse. First published on Sat 11 Jul 2020 16.30 BST. They've restricted Chelsea's attack with their deep defence and then in possession they've peppered their box with accurate pressurising crosses - they're well worth their two-goal lead currently! The hosts force another corner and Chelsea fail to clear their lines before Osborn relieves the pressure by blasting a wild shot over from 20 yards. Time limits and T&Cs apply. 89 min: The game fizzles out. Chelsea’s captain connects, but only sends the ball softly into Henderson’s arms. 50 min: James whips one in from the right. The information contained in Goal.com may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed without the prior written authority of Goal.com. 78 min: Turns out James hadn’t made way for Hudson-Odoi. Chelsea quickly spread play out towards Pulisic on the left flank and he beats Baldock before McGoldrick energetically tracks back to tackle him just inside the box. 90'+4' Second Half ends, Sheffield United 3, Chelsea 0. The hosts have been content to drop back out of possession to restrict a Chelsea attack that operates most fluently when they have space to run into. 82 min: It should be four. Alonso and James are the wing-backs. The game is paused for a brief drinks break. McBurnie is replaced by Mousset up top after a brilliant, tireless display that was capped off by a booming header for the hosts' second goal. Pulisic makes way for Giroud after a muted display - especially compared to his fine form in recent weeks. But Chelsea recycle the ball, and Azpilicueta is teed up by Barkley. Chelsea can’t afford to ship another before the break. The hosts have been tight and well organised defensively this season and they owe a lot of their success to this. Rudiger angles a brilliant diagonal throughball over the top of the Sheffield Utd defence to Giroud on the edge of the area, who elects to fire a first-time volley that skews well wide, when he would have been better served by taking a touch! James lashes a vicious shot from 25 yards that Henderson safely palms away from any onrushing Chelsea attacker. Pulisic goes close for Chelsea! Meanwhile here’s a howl of anguish from Benjamin Park: “As much as you can say that Lampard needs to organise this defence better, the individual performances have been atrocious. Chelsea will face a tough test as they host reigning champions Liverpool on matchday two of the 2020/2021 Premier League. Barkley, himself, steps up to take, but he drives the free-kick straight into the wall and the hosts clear again. Christensen is down after an awkward fall under little pressure, but after a brief pause for treatment, it looks as though he'll be able to continue. After a disappointing result against Liverpool last weekend, Chelsea will now have to re-group and re-focus as they welcome Championship side Barnsley for a League Cup clash. Out of possession, the hosts are dropping into a notably deep and structured shape to try and restrict this goal-hungry Chelsea side. Henderson parries well, and the rebound somehow evades Abraham, the nearest player. They were stronger than us. Sheffield Utd waste another chance to add to their lead! Berge clumsily barges Barkley over on the edge of the area, presenting the away side with a promising opportunity for a shot. Chelsea are still in excellent form with just the defeat to West Ham since the restart of the Premier League. 38 min: Pulisic dances in from the left flank but his floated cross is nowhere near Abraham in the centre. The hosts have continually targeted Chelsea in the air, and after Baldock played a major part in the opening goal from the right, Stevens makes an impact from the left with a superb, quick cross that left McBurnie with a simple finish! Chelsea get the ball rolling for the second half, having made two changes. United continue to be the more impressive of the two teams, despite Chelsea’s tactical rethink. 80 min: The proper half-time break, that is, not this drinks nonsense. That effort was McGoldrick's first Premier League goal of the season after 25 appearances! Chelsea have looked disjointed following the second goal, and another move breaks down as Mount overhits a pass towards Pulisic and it drifts away for a throw-in to the hosts. Very poor, with the goal gaping. 67 min: It turns out that Basham can’t continue. Pulisic tries to revive his side by dinking a deft cross towards the back post, but Abraham can't quite stretch to reach it and the hosts clear again. Publié le 11/07/2020 à 20h30. Chelsea are also on the crest of a wave: they’ve won four of their last five – a welcome burst of form that has pushed them up to third in the table in the tight battle for Champions League qualification. 90 min: Alonso, wide on the left, finds Azpilicueta coming in from the right. Add this match to your website by copying the code below. Chelsea are continuing to aggressively chase a goal and it's presenting Sheffield Utd with plenty of opportunities to add to their already handsome lead. Passe décisive de Enda Stevens suite à un centre. They’ll be looking to take command again in this game and secure their fourth consecutive home victory. Stevens tries to release McGoldrick with a raking ball down the middle, but credit where it’s due, Christensen holds the striker off and heads away from danger. © 2020 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. So we lose the game. He tries to dribble his way down the left but the door is slammed shut pretty quickly. Rudiger and Alonso come on for Mount and the injured/hapless Christensen. SHEFFIELD UNITED TAKE THE LEAD! 53 min: Chelsea deal with the corner easily enough, something that we haven’t been able to say too often this season. Suddenly they’re backtracking in a panic as United flood forward. “I told the lads not to worry, that when a goal comes I’ll probably get two! Découvrez comment nous utilisons vos informations dans notre Politique relative à la vie privée et notre Politique relative aux cookies. It’s a thin line between success and failure sometimes. 3-0! Who will benefit most over the course of the Premier League season? Nicol: Chelsea vs. Wolves matchup will decide UCL spots. The match is paused for a brief drinks break. Chelsea are chasing shadows. They don’t look assured at the back at all. The TV, live streaming and radio listings are legal broadcasts of Sheffield United - Chelsea in United States. McGoldrick a ouvert le score pour les locaux (18e). 68 min: It’s the veteran Jagiekla who comes on for Basham. That’s a huge result in the scramble for European places. A game of head tennis follows. Goal kick. Elsewhere, Arteta enjoyed a lovely victory but Mourinho unfortunately set an unwanted record in Tottenham's 1-0 opening day defeat to Everton. This could quite easily have been a four or five-goal thrashing. The result means that Sheffield United leap ahead of Wolves and into sixth place as their hunt for European qualification gathers momentum. SHEFFIELD UNITED 0 CHELSEA 2 Premier League, 28.10.2006, 12.45pm. The rest though, it’s not like they’re fresh-faced kids off the playground. Mount is replaced by Alonso as Chelsea attempt to refresh their attack in this second half. Chelsea suffered a setback in their bid to stay in the top four with a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Sheffield United on Saturday. 66 min: That’s Pulisic’s last act of the evening. 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Pulisic is able to get a shot away, but it’s blocked the nanosecond it leaves his boot. Min deposit £5 and 1x settled bet requirement to release Bet Credits. Links to Chelsea vs. Sheffield United video highlights are collected in the Media tab for the most popular matches as soon as video appear … But that’s the first time Chelsea have hassled United’s back line into a mistake. SHEFFIELD UNITED (3-5-2): Dean Henderson; Chris Basham, John Egan, Jack O’Connell; George Baldock, Sander Berge, Oliver Norwood, Ben Osborn, Enda Stevens; Oliver McBurnie, David McGoldrick. For some reason, Chelsea are awarded a free kick. Sheffield Utd start the second 45 with similar intensity to the first as Basham drives adventurously into the Chelsea box, before a firm Rudiger challenge forces the defender away from goal. After beating Wolves last time out, Sheffield United recorded their seventh 1-0 win of the season – more than any other side. I made my debut at 16 ... and here I am today living my dream!” He’s then asked whether the Blades will make Europe, and straight-bats the question, explaining that he’d get a “bollocking” from Chris Wilder if he says anything on the subject. Match ends, Sheffield United 3, Chelsea 0. Norwood whips in a corner for the hosts, but it doesn't beat the first man and Zouma heads it away at the near post. Raté. It’s just not Chelsea’s day. We're collating a league table of overturned VAR decisions. SHEFFIELD UNITED GET A SECOND! Copyright © 2020 Goal.com All rights reserved. Olivier Giroud est remplaçant avec Chelsea pour le match face à Sheffield United, ce samedi (18h30). Par Back in the studio, Micah Richards, who has form in this regard, is pictured in a state of high amusement. The Blues boss was not happy with Jurgen's recent remarks and made sure to respond. The away side push forward again and Azpilicueta does well to create space for a cross, but the delivery lacks pace and Abraham nods it slowly into the grateful arms of Henderson. They sit in seventh and will be keen to collect another three points today in their push for European qualification. Manchester United are refusing to give up in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho with just a week to go before the end of the transfer window. Very strange. Chelsea finit fort face à Sheffield United Promu cette année en Premier League, Sheffield a été la formation venant de Championship qui s'est comportée le mieux dans l’élite. De son côté, Sheffield se hisse à la sixième place et peut toujours rêver d’Europe. McBurnie a enfoncé le clou (33e) et McGoldrick s’est offert un doublé (77e). 55 min: Alonso one-twos with Willian down the left and cuts a ball back into the mixer. Too long. Sheffield United dispatched Chelsea to go four games unbeaten and add Frank Lampard’s side to a list including Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur who have lost in the Steel City this season. 65 min: Barkley nearly works space to shoot from the edge of the United box, then lays off to Pulisic to his right.