'A joy to watch' - Sheffield United striker hails teammate David McGoldrick after sublime assist in 2-0 win over Aston Villa

He couldn’t get on the scoresheet himself, but Sheffield United striker David McGoldrick provided a sublime assist for one of John Fleck’s two goals for the Blades in their 2-0 win over Aston Villa this afternoon.
David McGoldrick of Sheffield Utd tackles Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa: Simon Bellis/SportimageDavid McGoldrick of Sheffield Utd tackles Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
David McGoldrick of Sheffield Utd tackles Douglas Luiz of Aston Villa: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

McGoldrick’s wait for a Premier League goal went on but he set up Fleck’s second with a glorious flick over the Villa defence.

Striker Oli McBurnie tweeted: “Didzy is a joy to watch and Flecky just told me he wants the no.9 top… have a good weekend Bladesmen.”

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