Manchester United vs Sheffield United, 2023-24 English Premier League
· English Premier League
- 42': Harry Maguire
- 61': Bruno Fernandes (P)
- 81': Bruno Fernandes
- 85': Rasmus Højlund
FT
4 - 2
4 - 2
Fernandes magic rescues Man United in win over Sheffield United
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes came to his side's rescue with two goals in a 4-2 home victory over the Premier League's bottom club Sheffield United on Wednesday just when more trouble loomed for beleaguered manager Erik ten Hag.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt saved. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.
- 1': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Wes Foderingham.
- 2': Attempt missed. Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross following a corner.
- 6': Antony (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 7': Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 7': Foul by Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United).
- 9': Offside, Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes is caught offside.
- 12': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Oliver Arblaster.
- 12': Attempt missed. Casemiro (Manchester United) header from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross following a corner.
- 14': Attempt missed. Cameron Archer (Sheffield United) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 15': Attempt saved. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 16': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jayden Bogle.
- 17': Attempt blocked. Casemiro (Manchester United) header from very close range is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross.
- 17': Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 20': Foul by Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United).
- 20': Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 20': Attempt blocked. Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 21': Attempt missed. Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Antony.
- 22': Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Antony.
- 25': Attempt blocked. Antony (Manchester United) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 25': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Gustavo Hamer.
- 26': Attempt missed. Antony (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Rasmus Højlund following a corner.
- 29': Offside, Manchester United. Alejandro Garnacho is caught offside.
- 30': Offside, Sheffield United. Ben Brereton is caught offside.
- 31': Attempt saved. Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Christian Eriksen with a through ball.
- 33': Offside, Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes is caught offside.
- 35': Goal! Manchester United 0, Sheffield United 1. Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner.
- 37': Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 37': Foul by Mason Holgate (Sheffield United).
- 37': Mason Holgate (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 38': Attempt blocked. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 38': Attempt missed. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.
- 39': Attempt saved. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Alejandro Garnacho.
- 41': Foul by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United).
- 41': Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Goal! Manchester United 1, Sheffield United 1. Harry Maguire (Manchester United) header from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Alejandro Garnacho with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45': Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 45'+1': Attempt missed. Christian Eriksen (Manchester United) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Diogo Dalot.
- 45'+3': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Anel Ahmedhodzic.
- 45'+3': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ben Brereton.
- 45'+3': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Jayden Bogle.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Manchester United 1, Sheffield United 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Manchester United 1, Sheffield United 1.
- 45': Substitution, Sheffield United. Vinicius Souza replaces Andre Brooks.
- 47': Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 50': Goal! Manchester United 1, Sheffield United 2. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Ben Osborn.
- 55': Foul by Antony (Manchester United).
- 55': Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 55': Substitution, Manchester United. Amad Diallo replaces Antony.
- 59': Attempt blocked. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Amad Diallo.
- 59': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Vinicius Souza.
- 59': Penalty Manchester United. Harry Maguire draws a foul in the penalty area.
- 59': Penalty conceded by Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) after a foul in the penalty area.
- 61': Goal! Manchester United 2, Sheffield United 2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 62': Substitution, Sheffield United. James McAtee replaces Cameron Archer.
- 63': Offside, Sheffield United. Ben Brereton is caught offside.
- 64': Substitution, Manchester United. Scott McTominay replaces Christian Eriksen.
- 66': Corner, Manchester United. Conceded by Ben Osborn.
- 66': Attempt blocked. Diogo Dalot (Manchester United) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is blocked. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes with a cross.
- 67': Attempt blocked. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer.
- 67': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
- 68': Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 68': Foul by Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United).
- 68': Attempt saved. Scott McTominay (Manchester United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 68': Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
- 68': Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Delay in match because of an injury Wes Foderingham (Sheffield United).
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 72': Foul by Amad Diallo (Manchester United).
- 72': James McAtee (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Diogo Dalot.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Ben Brereton (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 74': Attempt missed. Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
- 78': Substitution, Sheffield United. Oliver Norwood replaces Jayden Bogle.
- 81': Goal! Manchester United 3, Sheffield United 2. Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kobbie Mainoo.
- 83': Hand ball by James McAtee (Sheffield United).
- 85': Goal! Manchester United 4, Sheffield United 2. Rasmus Højlund (Manchester United) left footed shot from very close range to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 87': Substitution, Sheffield United. William Osula replaces James McAtee because of an injury.
- 88': Foul by Casemiro (Manchester United).
- 88': Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 89': Attempt missed. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right from a direct free kick.
- 90': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Harry Maguire.
- 90': Attempt saved. Vinicius Souza (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Gustavo Hamer with a cross.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Oliver Norwood.
- 90': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Casemiro.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Manchester United. Ethan Wheatley replaces Rasmus Højlund.
- 90'+1': Substitution, Manchester United. Sofyan Amrabat replaces Kobbie Mainoo.
- 90'+2': Auston Trusty (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+2': Foul by Ethan Wheatley (Manchester United).
- 90'+5': Foul by Scott McTominay (Manchester United).
- 90'+5': Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+5': Attempt saved. Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United) left footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Bruno Fernandes.
- 90'+5': Foul by Ethan Wheatley (Manchester United).
- 90'+5': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+9': Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+9': Foul by Oliver Arblaster (Sheffield United).
- 90'+10': Second Half ends, Manchester United 4, Sheffield United 2.
- 0': Match ends, Manchester United 4, Sheffield United 2.
Statistics
 SHU |
MAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 9 | Saves | 2 |
| 28.5 | Possession | 71.5 |
| 10 | SHOTS | 25 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 13 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.5 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 217 | Accurate Passes | 654 |
| 292 | Passes | 730 |
| 0.7 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 7 | Crosses | 23 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 51 | Long Balls | 55 |
| 18 | Accurate Long Balls | 30 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 8 | Effective Tackles | 9 |
| 22 | Tackles | 17 |
| 0.4 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 13 | Interceptions | 4 |
| 24 | Effective Clearances | 5 |
| 24 | Clearances | 5 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 73,549
Venue: Old Trafford
Location: Manchester, England
Attendance: 73,549
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | +60 | 83 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 35 | +54 | 82 |
| 3 | Liverpool | 36 | +43 | 78 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 36 | +20 | 67 |
Line-Ups
Manchester United (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | André Onana (GK) |
| 5 | Harry Maguire |
| 18 | Casemiro |
| 20 | Diogo Dalot |
| 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka |
| 8 | Bruno Fernandes |
| 14 | Christian Eriksen |
| 37 | Kobbie Mainoo |
| 11 | Rasmus Højlund |
| 17 | Alejandro Garnacho |
| 21 | Antony |
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 18 | Wes Foderingham (GK) |
| 15 | Anel Ahmedhodzic |
| 5 | Auston Trusty |
| 30 | Mason Holgate  |
| 35 | Andre Brooks |
| 8 | Gustavo Hamer |
| 24 | Oliver Arblaster |
| 23 | Ben Osborn |
| 20 | Jayden Bogle |
| 11 | Ben Brereton Díaz |
| 10 | Cameron Archer |
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