Bottom team Sheffield United stun Manchester United in shock win
Sheffield United have stunned title contenders Manchester United with a 1-2 shocking win in a Wednesday night Premier League action at Old Trafford.
The Bladesmen as the Sheffield team are called put up an impressive display to win their 8th point of the season after 20 games.
Sheffield came into the Manchester United Match with five points from 19 games this season.
Manchester United had beaten reigning Champions Liverpool on Sunday to advance in the FA cup only to capitulate before a broken Sheffield United team on Wednesday.
Sheffield United took the lead in the 23rd minute with a goal from Kean Bryan; a nice shot that went under the hands of Red Devils keeper, David De Gea.
Manchester United’s captain, Harry Maguire, pulled one back to level the scores from a corner kick by Alex Telles in the 64th minute.
The duo of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial both put up an abysmal performance in the match.
Tuanzebe was to blame as Sheffield again restored their lead in the 74th minute via an Oliver Burke shot, handing the Blades a rare win.
This is the first time Manchester United will be losing to a bottom table team in nine years as Sheffield also recorded their first win over Manchester United since 1973.
The loss also means Manchester United lose the opportunity to regain premiership top spot from their cross town rivals, Manchester City.
The Citizens lead the Premier League table ahead of United with a point and having a game in hand to play.
Manchester United have not won the Premier League in over five years of trying.
Sheffield United, however, remain at the 20th spot even with the three points haul from Old Trafford.
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