Bournemouth 2 Sheffield United 1: Philip Billing seals win for Cherries after Wolves loanee Morgan Gibbs-White gives Blades lead
The Blades led through Morgan Gibbs-White, but the Cherries hit back with two quickfire goals to take the points. Here’s how the game unfolded...
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The man in the middle today...
Robert Jones, from Merseyside, will be overseeing his fourth game of the campaign. He averages exactly two yellow cards so far this term, with his previous assignments coming in the Premier League and Carabao Cup. More home players have been cautioned by Jones since August than members of the visiting team.
Take my money!
Retro Blades kit reveal has gone down a storm with nostalgic supporters
Sheffield United have re-released two iconic kits from the 90s and it’s fair to say they have gone down well with Blades fans, regardless of age.
It’s matchday!
And it’s monsoon season on the south coast it seems, the rain absolutely teeming down on the Vitality Stadium - could that have an effect on the game we see this afternoon? We know Bournemouth like to play their football and the Blades do, too - it’ll be a big statement of the Blades’ promotion ambitions this afternoon, against the only unbeaten side in the Championship left
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