'A group of immortals. We're staying up' - Reaction to Sheffield United's amazing win over Man Utd

By Chris Holt
Published 27th Jan 2021, 23:17 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2021, 07:21 BST
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No one gave them a chance, not even their own fans.

From the moment Sheffield United released Chris Wilder’s team selection an hour before kick off, most thought that a Manchester United win was inevitable.

They hadn’t banked on this being the night that everything would finally work out for the Blades.

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Incredibly, Kean Bryan headed Wilder’s men into a lead they held until the break.

Scoreboard shows final score in the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths,Pool)Scoreboard shows final score in the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths,Pool)
Scoreboard shows final score in the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester United and Sheffield United at Old Trafford (AP Photo/Laurence Griffiths,Pool)

The expected up in tempo from the home side arrived in the second half and when Harry Maguire’s header flew in, the dream appeared as though it might evaporate into the Manchester skies.

Then, Oliver Burke came off the bench and came up trumps, firing in what would be the winner with the aid of a deflection and suddenly a season that had given so little, was gifting United fans.

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There are now eight points on the board. They can’t… can they?

Fans are daring to dream.

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@gill_carly posted on twitter: “Keep the top teams quiet for the first 20-30mins, stop them playing their game and you’re always in with a chance. That was a team performance an a half and fully deserved! Well done Blades. CW that was for you!”

@WillyRoberts said: “So pleased for Jags. Probably my all time favourite #sufc player and whatever happens between now and the end of the season for him and Sheffield United he’ll have that feather in his cap. Outstanding performance.”