'There's no free hits or easy games where you can say 'we'll get our confidence back in this game'. History. ': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rubbishes claims Mason Greenwood and Brandon Williams missed... 'I can't believe you have just put this to me here! Again, in the 2-1 loss to Arsenal last weekend, it was the second Arsenal goal that cost Sheffield United a point. Two quick-fire goals from Arsenal proved the difference, despite a fairly even game where both teams only registered six shots on goal. Learn how your comment data is processed. MARTIN SAMUEL: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has every right to stick it to the entitled Big Six by branding Project Big Picture a disgrace... and there has never been a better time to get in the top four, go for it! Your email address will not be published. 'It was not meant to be today but there are some positives to take away from the game.'. Fixtures. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? But he defiantly predicted the Blades will rally and fight their way out of early-season trouble. Play it now. In other news, Sky pundit ‘surprised’ Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur didn’t sign 26-year-old yesterday, /static/uploads/2020/10/651274_t_1601555454.jpg. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 'I thought in the first half we were back around where we know we can be, but in the second half we looked anxious and lost control of the game. But the effectiveness of this approach relies on being ruthless in front of goal. But not everyone can do it. But, to learn to play in Wilder’s style, these signings will need time. With eight new signings arriving at Bramall Lane during the transfer window, Wilder has added some extra quality to his core squad. Stadium. He introduced Ethan Ampadu and Jack Robinson into the defence recently, but otherwise, has largely stuck with the same team in his preferred 3-5-2 formation. Sheffield United, who could be without Jack O’Connell for the rest of this season, can still recruit from EFL clubs until 16 October. We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. A preview of Sheffield United's 2020/21 Premier League season. And his successor, Panagiotis Retsos, arrives from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan deal, which Saint Etienne say contains an option to buy. Close Menu; Overview; Squad. | | ... Sheffield United U23 Sheffield United U18. Saint Etienne have signed a former Sheffield United loanee to replace the new Leicester City signing Wesley Fofana. Chris Wilder led the Blades to a ninth-place finish in their first season back in the top-flight since 2007. The Blades boss admitted his team, who finished a hugely creditable ninth on their return to the Premier League last season, are short of confidence after beginning the campaign with four straight defeats. Overall, the Blades have missed four big chances in their Premier League games this season – the sixth-highest of all the league. Information & facts. Cottagers boss Scott Parker said: 'I think Alex would be the first to admit he has had a tough day. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. 'But in sport sometimes you have bad days. Wilder rarely deviates from his regular starting 11 and has only made small tweaks in the opening games. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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'It was a game of two halves, we were the better side in the first half but Fulham were the better team in the second half. But Sheffield did also create a lot of chances. He's scored plenty of penalties before and he's missed two other chances that on any other day he puts in the net. Just one goal is their only return from 33 shots on goal, this has been the difference between getting points on the board and not doing so. Come on Fulham!'. It's tough and it's tough to watch at times. It was the fine margins again that cost United, despite David McGoldrick‘s late rally. We made mistakes which led to other mistakes and let Fulham back into it. The Cottagers arrived at Bramall Lane with the same record and both sides are now at least off the mark following Sunday's 1-1 draw. Required fields are marked *. 6pm deadline day update: Rudiger latest, Vinagre leaves Wolves, Roma eye Premier League duo, 7pm deadline day update: Skriniar update, Celtic medical underway, Southampton terminate contract, Sky pundit ‘surprised’ Arsenal or Tottenham Hotspur didn’t sign 26-year-old yesterday, {{#media.media_details}} But to get a result when you're 1-0 down with about 10 minutes to go, we'll take it at this moment in time.'. 'To get in front with about 10 minutes to go, you want to se the game out, and we had chances to go further ahead and see it out even more. Wilder's men dominated the first half but were made to pay for failing to take their chances when Ademola Lookman put Fulham in front after 77 minutes. The likes of Ethan Ampadu and Rhian Brewster will add some extra depth and competition to the Blades’ squad this season. Dean Henderson spent the 2019-20 season on loan at Sheffield United and wants to be Manchester United's No. Fulham owner Tony Khan agreed, taking to Twitter after the match to say: 'Thank you to all @FulhamFC supporters worldwide, + thank you to our squad & staff for their hard work to earn a point in our 1-1 draw today. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, REVEALED: Merseyside derby video referee David Coote DIDN'T KNOW he could give Jordan Pickford a red card for horror lunge with Virgil van Dijk in an offside position, 'The captain sits next to me': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shocks Bruno Fernandes in press conference by revealing he will skipper Manchester United against PSG with Harry Maguire ruled out. Sheffield United were undoubtedly the 2019/20 Premier League over-achievers. This has been lacking from the Blades this season. With no win in four Premier League games and just the one goal scored and six conceded, future success at Bramall Lane will largely depend on Wilder weighting a rigid defence with more cutting edge upfront. Leverkusen are reported to have paid £15.75m for Retsos three years ago (Transfermarkt). Wilder may also need to fast track some of these players into the team, especially Brewster, who could add the cutting edge Sheffield need to find if they are to start picking up points. News; Transfers 20/21 This is an overview of all the club's transfers in the chosen season. If it was easy, everyone would do it. 'It's five games without a win, yes, however you want to dress it up. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Yet, a shaky start to the 2020/21 campaign is now highlighting questions over the balance of Wilder’s team. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. Mitrovic's afternoon got even worse after blazing his 57th-minute penalty into the stand, with the ball clipping the top of the crossbar. Have something to tell us about this article? 1 for 2020-21. Last season, the Blades won nine games by a margin of one goal and picked up eight 1-1 draws. Cottagers boss Scott Parker said he was a 'disappointed' with the result against Sheffield, Fulham's owner, Tony Khan, agreed but added that he is 'proud of everyone at the club'. Yet, a shaky start to the 2020/21 campaign is now highlighting questions over the balance of Wilder’s team. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Merseyside derby video referee David Coote DIDN'T KNOW he could give Jordan Pickford a... 'The captain sits next to me': Ole Gunnar Solskjaer shocks Bruno Fernandes in press conference by revealing... MARTIN SAMUEL: Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has every right to stick it to the entitled Big Six by branding... 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