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The Blades relegation was confirmed after another heavy defeat saw them concede a further 5 goals, making it 13 in a week; as Newcastle took them apart for the second time this season. United had played well in the first half, certainly from an attacking point of view and scored an early goal from Ahmedhodzic and could have had more with Archer x2, Brereton Diaz and Brooks missing good chances. However, their impressive attacking play in terms of build-up was undone by more sloppy defending which saw Isak score too easily. After the break, the home side came out with a totally different intent and goals from Guimaraes, Isak again, a Ben Osborn own goal and a Wilson strike saw the Magpies run away with it. The Blades once again completely imploded with poor marking, inability to tackle/press or react to danger leading to chance after chance being create. In the end the home side were full value for their big victory and once again the visitors looked completely out of their depth at this level. Manager Chris Wilder brought the players together at full time in a huddle but a good portion face an uncertain future with the club either being on loan, out of contract or potentially surplus to requirements.
United named an unchanged side but had Robinson back on the bench, where he was joined by youngster Louis Marsh. Wes Foderingham continued in goal after impressing on his return in the week. Newcastle had injury issues, like the Blades, but still named a very strong starting line up as they looked to finish as high as they can after a season which they may be disappointed not to have pushed on after their efforts last season.
The backdrop at St James Park is always impressive and often intimidating with around 50,000 home fans in attendance but United settled well. Brereton Diaz was in on the angle but his shot was blocked leading to corner. From the resultant corner, on only 5 minutes, their positive play was rewarded as United won a corner and Arblaster worked a short one to Hamer who’s cross was headed home at close range from AHMEDHODZIC. There was a check for offside but the goal stood.
United then broke out from a corner and suddenly Archer was in but his shot deflected wide. Ahmedhodzic had an effort from the corner as United looked the more likely to score again. They should have done when Archer broke away and did well initially but then he took too long and Burn got back to block his goal bound shot. Newcastle had offered little but Trusty got back to make a tackle after the home side had done down the left-hand side as Osborn was guilty of giving his man too much time. Isak then was denied with a last-ditch tackle from Holgate as the Blades had to stay alert but the chances still came at the other end – as Brereton Diaz shot was saved from Dubravka.
The leveller came out of nothing as Murphy was not pressed down the right-hand side and his ball dissected Trusty and Ahmedhodzic and ISAK was in on goal. The finish was precise and into the far corner giving Foderingham no chance. It was well taken but really poor defending.
United should have been back in front almost instantly as Ahmedhodzic came out of defence and played a lovely through ball and Brereton Diaz was in and rounded the keeper but did not spot Burn getting back who cleared the ball before it crossed the line. The corner came over and Archer then got his head on it and it bounced off the post. The rebound fell for Brooks who smashed wide. United had created so many chances and really should have been in front. However, Hall had an effort that Foderingham had to do well to get down to, just before half time.
The second half saw Newcastle make a change with Schar on for Krath and the home side came out with a different approach and they were onto the loose balls and winning tackles. United were now penned back and Livramento won a free kick which Gordon floated in and GUIMARAES shook off Brereton Diaz too easily and headed across into the corner with the marking completely absent. Newcastle now sensed United could fall apart and Foderingham had to deny Gordon. The same man got away from Holgate who clumsily brought him down and the penalty award was routine. ISAK took it and converted easily and the game seemed up for the Blades.
The almost gamely implosion continued for United as a fourth came soon after. Longstaff won a corner and after Anderson headed down, OSBORN (OG) flicked it into his own net. There was a flurry of changes with Barnes and Wilson on for Murphy and Anderson for the home side and Osula, Robinson and Souza for the Blades – with Archer, Holgate and Brooks departing.
The firth goal came though soon afterwards as sub-Barnes was allowed to run through three players without even a challenge and the ball was played to fellow sub-WILSON who emphatically smashed into the top corner. Newcastle scored their 13th league goals against the Blades this season - the most one team has registered against another in a single Premier League campaign. United’s players cut a sorry state now with heads down after yet another absolute hammering. With probably around 25 minutes left, it was now a case of if the Magpies could match the goals they scored at the Lane.
Foderingham had to make a series of saves in the next 10 minutes as United’s legs had gone but he continued to excel for the second successive game. Osula had a break but his shot was weak before in stoppage time, Bogle’s run brought the award of a penalty but after a VAR check, it was ruled Anderson had got the ball before the ensuing tangle of legs depriving the fans the chance to see a goal in front of them. The final whistle went and at least United were able to avoid further humiliation but the relegation was confirmed. In truth, it had probably been decided as early as August when United sold their star two players and failed to adequately replace them.
United named an unchanged side but had Robinson back on the bench, where he was joined by youngster Louis Marsh. Wes Foderingham continued in goal after impressing on his return in the week. Newcastle had injury issues, like the Blades, but still named a very strong starting line up as they looked to finish as high as they can after a season which they may be disappointed not to have pushed on after their efforts last season.
The backdrop at St James Park is always impressive and often intimidating with around 50,000 home fans in attendance but United settled well. Brereton Diaz was in on the angle but his shot was blocked leading to corner. From the resultant corner, on only 5 minutes, their positive play was rewarded as United won a corner and Arblaster worked a short one to Hamer who’s cross was headed home at close range from AHMEDHODZIC. There was a check for offside but the goal stood.
United then broke out from a corner and suddenly Archer was in but his shot deflected wide. Ahmedhodzic had an effort from the corner as United looked the more likely to score again. They should have done when Archer broke away and did well initially but then he took too long and Burn got back to block his goal bound shot. Newcastle had offered little but Trusty got back to make a tackle after the home side had done down the left-hand side as Osborn was guilty of giving his man too much time. Isak then was denied with a last-ditch tackle from Holgate as the Blades had to stay alert but the chances still came at the other end – as Brereton Diaz shot was saved from Dubravka.
The leveller came out of nothing as Murphy was not pressed down the right-hand side and his ball dissected Trusty and Ahmedhodzic and ISAK was in on goal. The finish was precise and into the far corner giving Foderingham no chance. It was well taken but really poor defending.
United should have been back in front almost instantly as Ahmedhodzic came out of defence and played a lovely through ball and Brereton Diaz was in and rounded the keeper but did not spot Burn getting back who cleared the ball before it crossed the line. The corner came over and Archer then got his head on it and it bounced off the post. The rebound fell for Brooks who smashed wide. United had created so many chances and really should have been in front. However, Hall had an effort that Foderingham had to do well to get down to, just before half time.
The second half saw Newcastle make a change with Schar on for Krath and the home side came out with a different approach and they were onto the loose balls and winning tackles. United were now penned back and Livramento won a free kick which Gordon floated in and GUIMARAES shook off Brereton Diaz too easily and headed across into the corner with the marking completely absent. Newcastle now sensed United could fall apart and Foderingham had to deny Gordon. The same man got away from Holgate who clumsily brought him down and the penalty award was routine. ISAK took it and converted easily and the game seemed up for the Blades.
The almost gamely implosion continued for United as a fourth came soon after. Longstaff won a corner and after Anderson headed down, OSBORN (OG) flicked it into his own net. There was a flurry of changes with Barnes and Wilson on for Murphy and Anderson for the home side and Osula, Robinson and Souza for the Blades – with Archer, Holgate and Brooks departing.
The firth goal came though soon afterwards as sub-Barnes was allowed to run through three players without even a challenge and the ball was played to fellow sub-WILSON who emphatically smashed into the top corner. Newcastle scored their 13th league goals against the Blades this season - the most one team has registered against another in a single Premier League campaign. United’s players cut a sorry state now with heads down after yet another absolute hammering. With probably around 25 minutes left, it was now a case of if the Magpies could match the goals they scored at the Lane.
Foderingham had to make a series of saves in the next 10 minutes as United’s legs had gone but he continued to excel for the second successive game. Osula had a break but his shot was weak before in stoppage time, Bogle’s run brought the award of a penalty but after a VAR check, it was ruled Anderson had got the ball before the ensuing tangle of legs depriving the fans the chance to see a goal in front of them. The final whistle went and at least United were able to avoid further humiliation but the relegation was confirmed. In truth, it had probably been decided as early as August when United sold their star two players and failed to adequately replace them.
More chance of me havin a season ticket for the piggery than thee or Raysa payin for a round.I was gunna say more chance of Basil Fawlty buyin a season ticket for BDBL,but that would be too far fetched for any chuff to believe.
