Watford 1 Sheffield United 0: Reaction as João Pedro's winner condemns Blades to opening-day defeat

Danny Hall
By Danny Hall

Sheffield United reporter

Published 1st Aug 2022, 17:28 GMT
Updated 1st Aug 2022, 22:20 GMT

Sheffield United returned to competitive action at last tonight in a 1-0 defeat to recently-relegated Watford at Vicarage Road.

Here’s how the action unfolded, with reaction from both camps.

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Paul Heckingbottom manager of Sheffield United gestures to Blades fans before the game against Watford (Marc Atkins/Getty Images)placeholder image
Paul Heckingbottom manager of Sheffield United gestures to Blades fans before the game against Watford (Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
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