A late booking for Francis as he fouls McBurnie on the counter attack.
FULL TIME: Sheffield United 2-1 Bournemouth
Yellow card Callum Wilson
90'
Four added minutes to play here at Bramall Lane.
89'
L. Mousset gets yellow.
Mousset is booked for a late challenge on Billing after the striker had lost possession.
Henderson punches the ball clear from a dangerous freekick delivered by Rico.
88'
D. Solanke enters the game and replaces A. Surman.
Surman is replaced by Solanke as Eddie Howe makes his final change in an attempt to earn a late equaliser.
84'
J. Lundstram has scored a goal for Sheffield United! Assist by L. Mousset.
J. Stanislas enters the game and replaces R. Fraser.
Bournemouth make their second change of the game as Stanislas replaces Fraser who has had a good game today.
GOALLL! Lundstram sneaks in behind the Bournemouth defence and tucks the ball home calmly past Ramsdale to put the Blades 2-1 up!
The two substitutes combine as Mousset does well to beat Smith and play a neat pass into the stride of Lundstram who finishes from close range!
82'
Norwood delivers a cross into the box from a freekick but Ramsdale does well to come and collect.
80'
Fraser breaks on the counter attack yet again and delivers a cross towards Billing at the back post but the midfielder attempts a volley rather than a header and misses the ball completely to the frustration of his teammates.
79'
A freekick from Norwood fails to find a teammate in the box and is cleared by Billing. Sheffield United pushing for a winner as we enter the final 10 minutes.
75'
Henderson spills the ball under pressure from his own teammate after King whipped in a brilliant cross. The home side clear the ball of any danger.
74'
L. Mousset enters the game and replaces B. Sharp.
Norwood wins a freekick for the home side an ironic cheers are heard around the ground.
Sharp is replaced by former Bournemouth striker Mousset.
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72'
J. King enters the game and replaces H. Wilson.
Harry Wilson is replaced to a chorus of boos as Joshua King comes on in his place.
70'
With just 20 minutes left in this game, Sheffield United continue to increase the pressure on the visitors as McBurnie now has a go at goal forcing a save from Ramsdale.
69'
Bournemouth preparing a change as King waits to enter the action on the touchline.
67'
Sheffield United playing the ball around with confidence now, building momentum and pressure and looking to get a second goal.
65'
Basham controls the ball excellently in the Bournemouth box and pulls it back to Lundstram but the substitute fails to get a clean strike on goal as Ake clears the ball.
63'
Sharp finds McBurnie on the edge of the box but Ake gets back and wins the ball and a freekick.
61'
J. Lundstram enters the game and replaces S. Berge.
Berge's home debut comes to an end after an hour as he is replaced by Lundstram in midfield.
60'
Fraser drives into the box after Rico is fouled and wins a corner for the visitors.
58'
Smith tries his luck from distance but the ball flies over the bar into the stands.
57'
A number of Henderson's kicks are reaching the opposition penalty box thanks to the windy conditions - putting Ake and Francis under pressure every time the goalkeeper clears it.
55'
Baldock drills a cross into the Bournemouth penalty box but Rico clears it before it reaches Sharp at the back post.
53'
A. Surman gets yellow.
Surman is booked after the midfielder was involved in a confrontation with Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder.
51'
Stevens snuck in at the back post but he can't get control of the ball and it runs out for a goal kick.
49'
Sharp gets in behind but his shot doesn't trouble Ramsdale.
48'
Bournemouth keeping possession at the start of the second half just being patient in their attack.
46'
The second half is underway!
45' +3
HALF TIME: Sheffield United 1-1 Bournemouth
45' +2
B. Sharp has scored a goal for Sheffield United!
GOAL! The Blades make their late pressure pay off as Sharp equalises for the home side! Stevens rifled in a low cross from a tight angle that was turned towads goal before being blocked, but Sharp tucks the ball home from close range to prod in the rebound.
44'
Berge plays in Baldock but he can't find McBurnie who had peeled away from Ake towards the penalty spot.
42'
Fraser breaks on the counter and crosses into the box towards Wilson but the Welsh winger can't reach the ball and Henderson collects bravely.
40'
Just five minutes left in the first half and the home side are pushing for an equaliser but the visitors are defending well.
39'
E. Stevens gets yellow.
Stevens picks up the first booking of the match after a strong tackle on Harry Wilson.
37'
Sharp wins a freekick on the edge of the Bournemouth penalty box after a neat turn got him away from Francis who had to bundle the striker over.
35'
Berge brings the ball forward for the Blades and finds McBurnie. The Scotsman does well to find Stevens but his cross goes straight out for a goal kick.
33'
A promising position for Bournemouth is wasted as Fraser can't find Wilson with a five yard pass.
30'
Sharp persists in his efforts to win the ball and earns his side a corner.
28'
Henderson punches Fraser's whipped cross clear of any danger.
27'
Rico wins a freekick near the corner flag as he is fouled by Berge.
26'
The home side continue to press high up the pitch but Bournemouth's defence are doing well to evade them with good passing play.
25'
Wilson does well to link up with Fraser and Rico but Baldock defends well and clears the ball away from danger.
23'
Stevens wins a throw and finds McBurnie who tries to hold the ball up but loses out to Francis.
21'
Wilson drills a cross into the box but it fails to find anyone and reaches Rico on the opposite wing. Bournemouth are pushing for a second goal.
20'
Sheffield United continue to struggle in the final third as they look to gain a foothold in this game.
13'
C. Wilson has scored a goal for AFC Bournemouth!
GOAL!! Bournemouth's bright start pays off as Wilson tucks home from close range after the ball fell to him in the Sheffield United penalty box.
10'
Fraser wins a freekick in a dangerous position on the left.
8'
Referee John Moss is having a word with the Bournemouth staff after they were adamant Billing was fouled by Fleck.
7'
Bournemouth have settled into the game well during the opening exchanges which will delight Eddie Howe.
5'
Smith plays in Fraser but Berge gets back and breaks up the attack from the away side.
4'
Billing and Smith combine well down the right but Stevens does well to intercept and clear down the line.
3'
Sharp fails to get a cross under control and Bournemouth clear comfortably.
Storm Ciara seems to have eased off slightly for this game. The wind still playing a part as Stevens clears his lines but the ball floats out for a Bournemouth throw.
1'
We're underway at Bramall Lane.
The Blades can move into a Europa League spot with a win today. Meanwhile, the Cherries could make it three wins in a row and move further away from the relegation zone.
SHEFFIELD UNITED XI (5-3-2): Dean Henderson; George Baldock, John Egan, Jack O’Connell, Chris Basham, Enda Stevens; Sander Berge, Oliver Norwood, John Fleck; Oliver McBurnie, Billy Sharp.
SUBS: Michael Verrips, Phil Jagielka, Panagiotis Retsos, John Lundstram, Ben Osborn, David McGoldrick, Lys Mousset.
Welcome to coverage for Sheffield United v Bournemouth in the Premier League - 30 minutes until kick off.
BOURNEMOUTH XI (4-3-3): Aaron Ramsdale; Diego Rico, Nathan Ake, Simon Francis, Adam Smith; Dan Gosling, Philip Billing, Andrew Surman; Ryan Fraser, Harry Wilson, Callum Wilson.
SUBS: Artur Boruc, Steve Cook, Jack Stacey, Lewis Cook, Junior Stanislas, Dominic Solanke, Joshua King.
The teams are in the tunnel. Kick off coming up shortly.
As it stands, Sheffield United will remain level on points with Tottenham who sit in fifth place, while Bournemouth will go level on points with Brighton and fail to take advantage of yesterday's results, staying in 16th place.
Sheffield United move above Tottenham into fifth place and a Europa League spot as their fantastic season continues to defy everyone's expectations. Meanwhile, Bournemouth remain 16th in the league just two points adrift of the relegation zone as they failed to hold onto their early lead.
That's it for the coverage on Sheffield United v Bournemouth. Goodbye.
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