For Sheffield United, down in the Premier, Boxing Day was bittersweet. Chris Wilder’s side managed to bounce back against Luton at Bramall Lane, but two own goals saw them suffer their 14th defeat in the current championship (2-3).
Alfie Doughty puts Luton ahead against Sheffield United, who, after matchday 19, have just 9 points. It was Doughty’s first Premier League goal and he scored in the 17th minute, after a mistake by Bramall Lane goalkeeper Foderingham.
But Sheffield United did not sink, but reacted with goals from McBurnie (61′) and Ahmedhodzic (69′). Bramall Lane vibrates on this traditional day in English football.
But the afternoon had a bittersweet end for Sheffield United, as Jack Robinson claimed a grab in the 77th minute, and Anis Ben Slimane scored an own goal in the 81st minute. The 3 points, gold between the two teams involved in the relegation battle, went to Luton.
Sam Allison, the referee who officiated this Sheffield United-Luton match, was the first black referee to referee in the Premier League in 15 years.
Source: La Verdad
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