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Sheffield United: Foderingham, Bogle, Robinson, Ahmedhodzic, Holgate, Larouci, Osborn, McAtee, Hamer, Souza, Osula
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Subs: Grbic, Trusty, Norwood, Davies, Arblaster, Brooks, Blacker, Brewster, McBurnie
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Brighton: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, Van Hecke, Gilmour, Gross, Adingra, Mitoma, Buonanotte, Welbeck
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Subs: Steele, Julio, Moder, Veltman, Estupiñán, Baleba, Fati, Ferguson, Baker-Boaitey
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Right, Sheffield United, if youâre to stand any chance of an unlikely escape from relegation, you probably need to win today. Against oft-lauded (but often inconsistent) Brighton, the Bladesâ chances may be slim, but the Chris Wilder impact is definitely taking effect â to some extent. United have collected eight points from Wilderâs 10 league games in charge so far, an improvement from the five points they managed in 14 matches under Paul Heckingbottom.
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The Bramall Lane factor could be a boost for the Blades this afternoon, as should their performance last time out, winning 3-1 at Luton in impressive fashion. Official team news will land shortly, but Ben Brereton DÃaz could well miss out through injury, which is a blow considering the form heâs shown since signing on loan in January. For Brighton, Simon Adingra is back fresh from winning Afcon with Ivory Coast while Ansu Fati and Kaoru Mitoma could both return to the matchday, too. João Pedro is among those out for the visitors.
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Kick off is at 2pm GMT â stick with us through the afternoon for the latest.
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important events
2 minutes: It wasn’t a bad start for Sheffield United as Jayden Bogle drilled one towards goal, forcing a save from Verbruggen.
Without Cameron Archer or Ben Brereton Daz at Sheffield United, you would imagine things would be difficult for the hosts. But this is a positive thing.
kick off
let’s go!
the players have arrived As you exit the tunnel, Sheffield United’s great pre-match song, Greasy Chip Butty, is playing at full volume. Always great.
"he is an important player" ðŸ™ā
Roberto de Zerbi is pleased with Simon Adingra’s performance in winning AFCON with Ivory Coast † pic.twitter.com/LOONoZ9qoC
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 18, 2024
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“He’s an important player.”
Roberto de Zerbi is pleased with Simon Adingra’s performance in winning AFCON with Ivory Coast † pic.twitter.com/LOONoZ9qoC
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 18, 2024
tom lockyer He is feeling well and is appearing as a guest pundit on Sky Sports this afternoon ahead of Luton’s match against Manchester United. He watched Sheffield United pull away from the Hatters last weekend and, to everyone’s surprise, believed it was the Blades who made Ross Barkley so quiet in midfield. I wonder if Wilder has similar plans for a Brighton player or two today. For example, if you can put shackles on Mitoma, you’ll have a chance. But then we have to keep an eye on Gilmore, Gross, Adinra…
this man To be honest, he is one of the most underrated players in the Premier League.
Get Simon Adingra if you can. pic.twitter.com/Tpx3JYErjn
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 18, 2024
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So how much is Sheffield United’s win worth today? I was a little surprised that Brighton weren’t huge favorites according to the bookmakers, but oh well.The odds are as follows OLBG:
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Sheffield United 18/5
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subtract 16/5
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Brighton 4/6
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Team news analysis: Depending on whether Pascal Gross plays as a wing-back for Brighton, there is a good chance that both teams could be reinforced with five (or even three) backline players. It must be said that the Seagulls’ team looks very strong on paper, with Fati, Evan Ferguson and Pervis Estupian all on the bench.
Sheffield United’s number of injuries shows the strength of the team, with untested young striker Will Osla leading the way, although he has scored three goals in the FA Cup this season. Meanwhile, McBurnie is considered at least good enough for the bench.
team news
Sheffield United: Foderingham, Bogle, Robinson, Ahmedžić, Holgate, Larussi, Osborne, McAtee, Hammer, Souza, Osla.
Subs: Gravic, Trusty, Norwood, Davis, Arbruster, Brooks, Blacker, Brewster, McBurney.
Brighton: Verbruggen, Lamptey, Webster, Dunk, Van Hecke, Gilmour, Gross, Adingra, Mitoma, Buonanotte, Welbeck.
Subs: Steele, Julio, Moder, Veltman, Estupian, Baleva, Fati, Ferguson, Baker-Boati.
preamble
Yes, Sheffield United, if they have any chance of escaping the relegation zone, they probably need to win today. The Blades may be unlikely to play against the oft-praised (but often inconsistent) Brighton, but Chris Wilder’s influence is certainly having an impact – to some degree. United have now picked up eight points from 10 league games under Wilder, an improvement on the five points from 14 games under Paul Heckingbottom.
The Bramall Lane element could be a boost for the Blades this afternoon, similar to their performance last time out in a fine 3-1 win at Luton. Official team news will be announced soon, but there’s a good chance Ben Brereton-Darth will be sidelined due to injury, which would be painful given the form he’s shown since signing on loan in January. It’s a hand. For Brighton, Simon Adinla returned fresh from the Afcon win against Ivory Coast, while Ansu Fati and Kaoru Mitoma could also return on match day. Joo Pedro is also a candidate for the visitors.
Kickoff is at 2pm Japan time Please stay with us until this afternoon for the latest information.
