Aaron Ramsdale reveals David McGoldrick's post-match admission after Sheffield United's defeat at Chelsea

David McGoldrick held his hands up in the dressing room and admitted that he should have scored a golden chance in Sheffield United’s FA Cup defeat to Chelsea this afternoon.
Sheffield United's Irish defender Enda Stevens (L) and Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale react to going behind at Chelsea (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)Sheffield United's Irish defender Enda Stevens (L) and Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale react to going behind at Chelsea (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)
Sheffield United's Irish defender Enda Stevens (L) and Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale react to going behind at Chelsea (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

With United trailing 1-0, McGoldrick headed wide John Lundstram’s cross when it looked easier to score and the Blades couldn’t find a way to end Chelsea’s long spell without conceding a goal, with Hakim Ziyech adding a late second to put the game beyond any doubt.

And United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who earlier made a good save from Christian Pulisic after being beaten by Ollie Norwood’s own goal, said: “Didzy put his hands up and said he should have scored, but we’re getting into those areas and if that goes in, we’re on the front foot.

“We pressed a bit higher in the second half, I think we released ourselves a little. If we’d have took chances and big moments… everyone knows goals decide games.”

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