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MANCHESTER, Jan 28 — Sheffield United put a huge dent in Manchester United’s Premier League title ambitions on Wednesday, beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s off-key side 2-1 at Old Trafford. United knew they had to respond after Manchester City leapfrogged them at the summit with a 5-0 hammering...

Manchester United players react after Sheffield United's Oliver Burke scores their second goal at Old Trafford, Manchester January 27, 2021. — Reuters pic

The result leaves them on 40 points — one point behind City — but Pep Guardiola’s side now have a game in hand and are looking relentless. The Blades broke the deadlock midway through the first half when Kean Bryan rose to glance home John Fleck’s corner after David de Gea failed to punch clear.Manchester United had the ball in the net after half an hour’s play but Anthony Martial’s effort did not count because referee Peter Bankes had already blown his whistle for a foul by Harry Maguire on goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

The home side tried to step up a gear at the start of the second half but still lacked sharpness in their passing, with Rashford off the pace.

 

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