Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League latest score, goals and updates from fixture

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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.

Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.

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Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

The first yellow card of the game goes to Baldock after he pulls back Kalajdzic down the wing.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

United are having a strong couple of minutes and are putting Wolves under pressure. The hosts put a couple of crosses into the box, but they are dealt with well. O’Neil’s side are protecting their box with a low block when defending.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Hamer has possession on the right and rushes inside. He is chased by three players but holds onto the ball before offloading it to Brewster on the edge of the box. He attempts to slide it through to Thomas, but he puts too much on it and Wolves have a goal-kick.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Hwang battles for the ball down the right and wins the first corner of the game. However, the cross into the heart of the box is cleared away. Archer attempts to hold it up, but Wolves have it back. The United striker needs more support in the attack as he is looking isolated.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Foderingham has made a couple of poor clearances in this game. This time he sends the ball straight out for a throw-in after being put under pressure by Semedo. Neither side have been able to retain possession for long periods and look rushed on the ball.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Archer has the chance to start an attack after a poor Wolves throw-in inside their half. He combines with Hamer before getting the ball back from the midfielder but looks for him one too many times. His pass towards the former Coventry City man is poor and Lemina makes an interception.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves attack down the right for a second time. Semedo bursts into the space ahead of him and plays a quick one-two with Hwang on the edge of the box. The Portugal international then slices a first-time effort high and wide of the target.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Lemina makes a late tackle in Wolves’ half, allowing United to put the ball into the box. Hamer’s curling cross is headed away by Kilman before being cleared up the pitch by Kalajdzic.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves have a free-kick on the left and Doyle is over it. His whipped cross goes over the head of Kalajdzic and is attacked by Lemina, but the midfielder is well offside and the flag goes up.

Sheffield United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

United have attempted to retain possession in their half, but when they are pressed by the Wolves attack they clear the ball up the pitch. Archer tries to battle against Dawson and Kilman but is beaten by their physicality.

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