SHEFF UTD VS WOLVES Good evening all and welcome to our live-text coverage of Sheffield United vs Wolves at Bramall Lane. These two had to watch on this weekend before kicking off their campaign and they'll be desperate to get going because there's high hopes for both sides. The Blades were brilliant last season and managed a top ten finish despite being one of the favourites for the drop. Their defence became famous fantasy football assets. Wolves, meanwhile, were pushing for a spot in Europe until the very end. Last season's surprise packages go head to head in 45 minutes so stay with us for all the build-up, hype and highlights - we kick off at 6pm.
Premier League / Matchday 1
Bramall Lane / 14.09.2020
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- R. Jiménez(3')
- R. Saïss(6')
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Updated 14/09/2020 at 18:53 GMT
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90+5'
FULL TIME
Wolves kick off their campaign with a win they secured within six minutes and look solid defence and electric up top.
Sheffield United did their utmost to get back in this but just lacked that killer instinct despite a 1000 McBurnie headers.
They'll be hoping these are not early signs of second-season syndrome.
90+3'
OFF THE LINE!
Saiss has had some game for Wolves. He heads McBurnie's header off the line!
90+2'
Sheffield United have been the better team in this half but there's still a distinct lack of big chances.
Wolves are set up so well. Defend deep, counter quickly. It's worked a treat today and but for two sign saves from Ramsdale this could have been a bigger defeat.
89'
The Blades are still pressing.
Egan's header off a corner is a foot wide. Any points are probably out of reach now but can they grab a consolation?
86'
New signing Vitinha comes on for Moutinho.
No debut today for record-signing Silva.
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On
Vitinha
Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Off
J. Moutinho
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Fouls2
Fouls against1
Free Kicks3
Corners3
84'
POST!
Jimenez strikes the post with a fierce header! Wolves can't put this one to bed.
79'
Ball after ball is being whipped into the Wolves box but nothing can get past the orange wall.
78'
Wolves remain resolute as Sheffield United push to put the pressure on this final 15 minutes.
They just can't find a way through.
76'
Berge is on for Norwood for the Blades.
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On
S. Berge
Sheffield United
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Off
O. Norwood
Sheffield United
Free Kicks4
Corners5
76'
Double sub!
Podence replaces Neves for Wolves.
And...
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On
R. Neves
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Off
D. Podence
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Assists1
Fouls against2
75'
In among all that chaos, McGoldrick is on.
On
D. McGoldrick
Sheffield United
Off
C. Basham
Sheffield United
Fouls2
74'
Up the other end, Sharp can't quite get on the end of a McBurnie cross.
It's all kicking off!
71'
POST!
Saiss could have a hat-trick!
Jimenez picks out Saiss on the left who forces a brilliant save from Ramsdale as the shotstopper tips the ball on to the post.
Jimenez can't convert the rebound.
69'
Rasmussen comes on for his fifth Wolves appearance. Neto makes way.
Clear defensive move.
On
O. Buur
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Off
P. Neto
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Assists1
Fouls against1
Free Kicks3
Corners1
67'
Coady is having a great game, doing brilliantly to read the danger as Sharp tries to pick out McBurnie inside the six-yard box.
It's still all Sheffield United.
Something about a fine wine I think.
64'
Saiss is down injured. He looks in some real pain too. The medics are and they're doing all sorts with his legs.
He's bootless on his right foot, so you know it's bad.
That said, he looks like he's about to come straight back on. Drama over.
60'
42 per cent of the football is being played in Wolves third now.
Can they make it count?
59'
Blades pushing hard to pull one back here, they look a completely different team.
Billy Sharp puts a little too much on a cross to Lundstram who would have had an easy tap-in. The striker must do better with that...they should have a goal.
56'
Quick word on new Wolves man Marcal.
Having a solid if unremarkable match at the back.