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Manchester United are struggling to secure three points from interim Sheffield United. The Red Devils won 3-2 narrowly.
Manchester United travel to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United in Premier League Week 13, Friday (12/18/2020) WIB early morning. The Red Devils fell behind quickly in the 5th minute with a goal from David McGoldrick.
MU then got up to score three goals against the host. Goals born of clamp Marcus Rashford (26 and 51 ‘) and Anthony Martial (33’).
McGoldrick had opened up hope for Sheffield after coming down to 2-3 in the 87th minute. However, MU managed to keep their lead until the fight was complete.
Three additional points to bring MU to sixth rank with 23 points. They are five points behind Liverpool at the top of the standings.
As for Sheffield, this defeat plunged them further to the bottom of the standings. Chris Wilder’s troops have only accumulated one point from 13 games.
The course of the match
Sheffield was able to excel when the game had only lasted five minutes. Dean Henderson, believed to be appearing under the bar, made a fatal mistake. Has Step back Henderson is not good enough to dominate the ball.
Oliver Burke caught the ball. Burke who fell still had time to pass the ball to McGoldrick. McGoldrick grabbed it right away to put Sheffield 1-0 up.
At a disadvantage, MU appeared to attack by putting pressure on Sheffield’s defense. Their efforts paid off in the 26th minute.
Victor Lindelof’s long ball managed to reach Marcus Rashford. Rashford controlled the ball carefully before unleashing the powerful blow that beat Aaron Ramsdale.
MU became the leader in the 33rd minute. The Blades’ backline was so easily penetrated with a direct pass.
Pogba’s bait frees Anthony Martial from the offside trap. The French forward was able to overtake Ramsdale who was trying to make an attack.
After outwitting Ramsdale, Martial easily threw the ball into the empty net. The score changed 2-1 for MU excellence.
 Anthony Martial taunted Aaron Ramsdale before scoring against Sheffield United (Photo by Rui Vieira – Pool / Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images / Pool |
MU pressure continues. In the 36th minute, his counterattack made the Blades’ defense difficult.
Martial moved from midfield to pass the ball to Rashford, who stabbed into the penalty area. However, Rashford’s kick could still be blocked by Ramsdale.
The 2-1 scoreline for MU’s lead lasted until halftime. After the break, the situation did not change much with the Red Devils still dominant.
Six minutes into the second half, MU managed to walk away 3-1. Rashford scored his second goal in this match.
The combination of Rashford, Martial and Bruno Fernandes closed out a well structured MU counterattack. Fernandes’s pass was well bounced by Martial at Rashford.
Rashford, moving from behind, launched a horizontal kick. His shot slid quickly into Sheffield’s goal.
After that, MU was able to generate several opportunities. However, they failed to make it an additional target.
Towards the final minutes of the game, Sheffield struggled to get up. They managed to lose weight behind in the 87th minute.
This goal comes from a corner kick by John Fleck. Lindelof could really win the duel to head the ball off Fleck.
But his header hit McGoldrick’s head instead. The bouncing ball outwitted Henderson and into MU’s goal. Sheffield dropped to 2-3.
 David McGoldrick’s goal was born out of chaos in front of MU’s goal. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths / Getty Images) Photo: Getty Images / Laurence Griffiths |
This goal propelled Sheffield to equalize. The drama almost happened in the final minutes of the match when Lys Mousset had a golden opportunity.
He threw a strong volley from inside the penalty area. However, Henderson brilliantly saved United from being awarded after flying over the ball.
Henderson’s crucial save also secured three points for MU. The match ends 3-2 to win for the visitors.
Player lineups
Sheffield United: Aaron Ramsdale; Chris Basham, John Egan, Jack Robinson; Geroge Baldock, Sander Berge (Phil Jagielka 12 ‘(Lys Mousset 63’)), Ethan Ampadu, John Fleck, Enda Stevens; Oliver Burke (Rhian Brewster 74 ‘), David McGoldrick.
Manchester United: Dean Henderson; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Magurie, Alex Telles; Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba; Mason Greenwood (Juan Mata 74 ‘), Bruno Fernandes (Donny van de Beek 80’), Anthony Martial (Scott McTominay 90 ‘); Marcus Rashford.
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