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They were denied a first victory by Danny Welbeck’s 87th minute strike for the hosts after debut boy Jayden Bogle had given 10-man Blades a second half lead.

But on the plus side, United produced a whole-hearted, battling performance despite playing with 10 men for nearly an hour following John Lundstram’s sending off.

Now attention switches to the Boxing Day clash with high-flying Everton as the search for that elusive first Premier League continues for Chris Wilder’s men.

Jayden Bogle scores on his debut during Sheffield United's 1-1 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion yesterday. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

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