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Man United vs Sheffield United - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as under pressure Erik ten Hag looks to build on penalty-shootout FA Cup semi-final win

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By Michael Pavitt

Published: 18:00 BST, 24 April 2024 | Updated: 18:57 BST, 24 April 2024

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Old Trafford is hosting one of four Premier League matches this evening, with the Merseyside derby taking the prime billing.

Jurgen Klopp will lead his Liverpool side into a final derby clash with Everton at Goodison Park.

Could the Reds come unstuck as they bid to go level with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League?

My colleague Harry Bamforth is across the action on Merseyside, as well as providing updates from Wolves clash with Bouremouth and Crystal Palace and Newcastle.

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Kobbie Mainoo's meteoric rise to be rewarded

Kobbie Mainoo has been one of the shining lights of a challenging season for Man United.

The teenager has made 25 appearances for United during his breakthrough season.

Mail Sport understands the England international is expected to be rewarded with a third new contract in as many years this summer.

You can read all the latest from Old Trafford in Mail Sport's latest Man United Confidential.

Sheffield United on brink of equalling Derby record

Without wishing to add further salt to Sheffield United wounds, the Blades are one goal away from equalling Derby’s record of 89 goals conceded in a 38 match Premier League season.

The all-time record is held by Swindon Town, who shipped 100 over a 42 match campaign.

Defintiely something Sheffield United will want to avoid breaking.

Sheffield United's English-born Scottish striker #09 Oli McBurnie and Sheffield United's Chilean striker #11 Ben Brereton Diaz react after Burnley's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Sheffield United and Burnley at Bramall Lane in Sheffield, northern England on April 20, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Wilder admits mood 'as negative as it has been' after Burnley defeat

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has admitted the mood has been 'as negative as it has been' in the aftermath of their 4-1 loss to Burnley on the weekend.

Wilder said the Blades had hopes of picking up points against Brentford and Burnley in their last two fixtures, but suffered 2-0 and 4-1 defeats.

The results have left Sheffield United 10 points from safety with five matches remaining.

The feel around the club and ground was very, very down and negative after that, possibly as negative as it has been. We had an opportunity to pick up some points and we haven’t and that has impacted our league position incredibly,' Wilder said.
We have to quickly get on. There are big decisions to make from a selection point of view. It is a disappointing feeling we have got at the moment and it can only be rectified by a positive result and performance at Old Trafford.

 Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder looks anxious during the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Burnley FC at Bramall Lane on April 20, 2024 in Sheffield, England.(Photo by Rich Linley - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Blades aiming to stun Man United again

As mentioned by Nathan, Sheffield United were winners on their last visit to Old Trafford in January 2021.

Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke saw Sheffield United come away with all three points during one of the Covid-era matches at an empty Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire grabbed Man United’s goal on that occasion against his former side.

Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke saw Sheffield United come away with all three points during one of the Covid-era matches at an empty Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire grabbed Man United’s goal on that occasion against his former side.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side eventually finished as Premier League runners-up, while Sheffield United finished bottom. One of those things looks like being repeated...

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A chill in the Old Trafford air

Nathan Salt, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

A lovely clear night here at Old Trafford, albeit with a bit of chill in the air. Can't tell if this is a good or bad omen - they don't seem to mean much when it comes to this team - but Manchester United's only defeat in the past 10 Premier League games against Sheffield United came the last time they met at Old Trafford, losing 2-1 in January 2021... Erik ten Hag simply CANNOT afford a repeat of that or it really is over and out for him

Red Devils arrive at Old Trafford

Man United squad have been pictured arriving at Old Trafford ahead of this 8pm kick off.

The likes of Antony, Rasmus Hojlund and Kobbie Mainoo are among those greeting fans outside before making their way into the stadium.

Looks like a nice afternoon in Manchester!

  Antony of Manchester United arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

  Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

  Casemiro of Manchester United signs autographs prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

 Andre Onana of Manchester United arrives ahead of the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Erik ten Hag came out fighting this week... but it's time Man United did their talking on the pitch

As mentioned, Ten Hag went on the attack in his pre-match press conference on Tuesday when responding to suggestions the penalty shoot-out win over Coventry was 'embarrassing'.

'You made (asked) the question, "is it embarrassing?" No, the reaction from you was embarrassing. The comments are a disgrace,' Ten Hag said.

'Top football is about results. We made it to a final and we deserved it, not only by this game but also the other games. We lost control for 20 minutes, we also had bad luck for 3-2 and 3-3. We were very lucky in the end, clear.

'We were not happy with it. I can see the fans are not happy with it as well, but they get fed by opinions. But all over, what I heard is that the fans are very happy we are again in the FA Cup final.

It is a huge achievement. Twice in two years is magnificent. For me as a manager, five cup finals in four years.'

Mail Sport's Nathan Salt writes that while Ten Hag has come out fighting with the media this week, it is now time for his side to do so on the pitch.

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Man United seek to quieten the noise

Has a victory in an FA Cup semi-final ever generated as much doom and gloom?

Man United's penalty shoot-out victory over Coventry on Sunday, via a collapse from a 3-0 lead, has provoked renewed focus around Erik ten Hag and the squad.

Ten Hag has come out fighting ahead of tonight's Premier League match with rock bottom Sheffield United.

The Dutchman branded the reaction to the FA Cup semi-final as 'a disgrace'.

Man United could certainly do with quietening the noise tonight with what should be a routine home assignment against a Sheffield United side seeming destined for the Championship.

Chris Wilder and the Blades will have other ideas, with visitors bidding to breath some life into their flickering survival hopes.

Stay with us for all the build-up and action from Old Trafford.

  Manchester United Head Coach / Manager Erik ten Hag arrives prior to the Premier League match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford on March 16, 2024 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

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  • Blades aiming to stun Man United again

  • A chill in the Old Trafford air

  • Man United seek to quieten the noise

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