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Sheffield United fought back to claim a priceless Premier League victory over fellow strugglers West Brom.
With their clubs occupying the bottom two positions in the top-flight, both managers had identified the importance of this fixture to their hopes of avoiding relegation.
And initially the Baggies’ more direct approach appeared to give them the upper hand at a rain-soaked Bramall Lane.
Callum Robinson had already pulled a left-foot shot wide when Matt Phillips tapped in the opener after home goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale had parried efforts from Robinson and Mbaye Diagne.
However, the Blades improved after the break and levelled when Jayden Bogle lashed a left-footed effort into the bottom right corner after being teed up by Chris Basham.
Ramsdale’s superb close-range save from Robinson then provided his side with the platform to go on and win the contest.
And Billy Sharp’s prodded finish into the bottom left corner saw the Blades collect only their third win of the season.
While Chris Wilder’s side remain bottom of the table they are now just a point behind West Brom, in 19th, and are 10 points from safety.
Blades bounce back
For the first 45 minutes it had looked like being another typical hard-luck story for Sheffield United.
The Blades displayed plenty of endeavour but rarely showed enough spark to break down a stubborn West Brom defence.
However, the introduction of Oliver McBurnie at the break provided Wilder’s side with an extra body in attack and the impetus to come from behind to win a Premier League match for the first time since 9 February 2020.
A late first-half injury to George Baldock also inadvertently helped, with Bogle switching to the right and marauding forward at every opportunity.
His impressive understanding with Basham offered a useful outlet and provided the hosts with the goal that started their comeback.
After having just four attempts on goal in the first period, the hosts managed 10 in the second, which was a reflection of their dominance.
And with Wilder preparing to substitute Sharp, the forward atoned for a wayward first-half header with the winning contribution.
More to follow.
Player of the match
SharpBilly Sharp
Sheffield United
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Squad number10Player nameSharp
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Squad number6Player nameBasham
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Squad number20Player nameBogle
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Squad number17Player nameMcGoldrick
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Squad number4Player nameFleck
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Squad number22Player nameAmpadu
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Squad number12Player nameEgan
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Squad number1Player nameRamsdale
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Squad number9Player nameMcBurnie
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Squad number7Player nameLundstram
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Squad number14Player nameBurke
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Squad number2Player nameBaldock
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Squad number13Player nameLowe
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Squad number16Player nameNorwood
West Bromwich Albion
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Squad number1Player nameJohnstone
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Squad number18Player nameGallagher
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Squad number10Player namePhillips
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Squad number23Player nameSnodgrass
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Squad number17Player nameDiagne
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Squad number7Player nameRobinson
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Squad number5Player nameBartley
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Squad number6Player nameAjayi
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Squad number27Player nameO’Shea
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Squad number14Player nameTownsend
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Squad number12Player nameMatheus Pereira
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Squad number8Player nameLivermore
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Squad number4Player nameRobson-Kanu
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Squad number29Player nameGrant
Line-ups
Sheff Utd
Formation 3-5-2
- 1Ramsdale
- 6Basham
- 12Egan
- 22Ampadu
- 2BaldockSubstituted forLoweat 44′minutes
- 7Lundstram
- 16NorwoodSubstituted forMcBurnieat 45′minutes
- 4FleckBooked at 82mins
- 20Bogle
- 17McGoldrickBooked at 84mins
- 10SharpSubstituted forBurkeat 86′minutes
Substitutes
- 9McBurnie
- 13Lowe
- 14Burke
- 15Jagielka
- 18Foderingham
- 24Brewster
- 29Bryan
- 31Brunt
- 34Ndiaye
West Brom
Formation 4-4-1-1
- 1Johnstone
- 27O’Shea
- 6Ajayi
- 5Bartley
- 14Townsend
- 10PhillipsSubstituted forGallagherat 74′minutes
- 8Livermore
- 23Snodgrass
- 12Costa PereiraBooked at 90mins
- 7RobinsonSubstituted forGrantat 68′minutes
- 17DiagneSubstituted forRobson-Kanuat 68′minutes
Substitutes
- 2Furlong
- 3Gibbs
- 4Robson-Kanu
- 18Gallagher
- 19Sawyers
- 20Ivanovic
- 22Peltier
- 25Button
- 29Grant
Live Text
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Match ends, Sheffield United 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.
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Second Half ends, Sheffield United 2, West Bromwich Albion 1.
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Matheus Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) is shown the yellow card.
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Foul by Chris Basham (Sheffield United).
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Hal Robson-Kanu (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick on the left wing.
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Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion).
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Foul by Oliver Burke (Sheffield United).
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Semi Ajayi (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Burke replaces Billy Sharp.
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Attempt missed. Matheus Pereira (West Bromwich Albion) left footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses the top right corner. Assisted by Conor Townsend following a set piece situation.
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David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Foul by David McGoldrick (Sheffield United).
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Dara O’Shea (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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John Fleck (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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Foul by John Fleck (Sheffield United).
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Conor Gallagher (West Bromwich Albion) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
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Attempt missed. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Max Lowe with a cross.
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David McGoldrick (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
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Foul by Karlan Grant (West Bromwich Albion).
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