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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 and it’s the Blades who host the Hatters this afternoon, both in the bottom three.
United are rock bottom, nine points taken from 18 games so far and only two wins – one fewer than the visitors, who sit 18th, three points above the Blades ahead of kick-off. Neither team can move out of the bottom three with victory on the day but they must start picking up points fast if they want a shot at survival.
Follow the latest action from the Premier League below.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
FULL-TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 2-3 LUTON TOWN.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
The initial free-kick is cleared by Luton but Norwood gets a second bite of the cherry and crosses back towards the far post. Ben Slimane nods it down for Trusty in the middle, but the USA defender’s attempt at a half volley is skewed high and wide of the target as the full-time whistle goes!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Bell is penalised late on for a body-check on Norwood, and Blades goalkeeper Foderingham comes forward for what could be the hosts’ last chance here!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
There’s plenty being discussed on the touchline between Morris, Luton boss Rob Edwards and referee Sam Allison, but the issue is eventually dealt with and we’re back underway – you’d imagine that’ll be a few extra seconds added onto the end of the eight minutes.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
A half-cleared Lowe cross falls for Ahmedhodzic 20 yards from goal, but the defender can’t repeat his heroics from earleir on as his volley is easily blocked by the Luton defence.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
A rather harsh corner goes against Mengi despite not appearing to have touched the ball, but the defender’s there at the near post to head Norwood’s delivery well away from danger.
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
OVER!!! The Blades work the ball from left to right and McAtee finds Baldock on an underlapping run. He cuts it back to Ben Slimane arriving in the box, but his first-time finish is sent looping inches over the bar!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
EIGHT added minutes to play at Bramall Lane, and from what we’ve seen so far in this wild second half, hold on to your hats for whatever madness is set to unfold!
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Luton have won three of their last five league games on Boxing Day, having been winless in seven such matches before this. Can they hold on to make it four in six?
Sheffield United vs Luton Town
Yellow Card Oliver James Norwood