Brentford 2 Sheffield United 3

Sheffield United moved to within three points of the top of the Championship after a 3-2 win over Brentford at Griffin Park.
John Fleck of Sheffield United  tackles Ezri Konsa of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Griffin Park Stadium, London. David Klein/SportimageJohn Fleck of Sheffield United  tackles Ezri Konsa of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Griffin Park Stadium, London. David Klein/Sportimage
John Fleck of Sheffield United tackles Ezri Konsa of Brentford during the Sky Bet Championship match at the Griffin Park Stadium, London. David Klein/Sportimage

United went a goal down after six minutes through Neal Maupay but were back level just four minutes later when Ezri Konsa  glanced a Oliver Norwood cross into his own goal.

The match turned on its head on 15 minutes when Norwood curled in a stunning shot from 20 yards. 

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The home side leveled on 65 minutes when Romaine Sawyers' strike from the right deflected in off John Fleck.

However, Leon Clarke restored United advantage soon after, converting from a ball in by Conor Washington.

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