Brentford 2 – 0 Sheff Utd
Brentford ended a nine-game winless streak that had left their top-flight status in the balance, securing a 2-0 victory that pushes Sheffield United closer to Premier League relegation.
An immediate return to the Sky Bet Championship would now appear to be a foregone conclusion for Chris Wilder’s side after Oliver Arblaster’s unwanted intervention from Mikkel Damsgaard’s cross (63) – the sixth own goal Sheffield United have conceded this season.
The Bees, who were without a win at the Gtech Community Stadium since January 20, were denied a second when Damsgaard volleyed Bryan Mbeumo’s free-kick beyond Ivo Grbic five minutes later only for VAR to rule that Oli McBurnie had been fouled by Nathan Collins.
Frank Onyeka ran onto Kevin Schade’s delightful flick to seal the victory in stoppage time (90+3) which means Sheffield United remain nine points adrift of safety while Brentford move seven points clear of the relegation zone.
More to follow.
What’s next?
Brentford head to Luton on Saturday April 20 for their next Premier League fixture. Kick-off 3pm.
Sheffield United host relegation rivals Burnley at Bramall Lane on the same day. Kick-off 3pm.
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