Premier League GW33 - Brentford vs Sheff Utd

Brentford vs Sheff Utd | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Here we have the exciting match between Sheffield United and Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium! Sheffield United wants to get out of the relegation zone, and Brentford is keen to snap their losing streak. Both teams are competing to move up the Premier League standings.

Brentford:

Today's matchup features two struggling Premier League teams. Brentford, who is looking to snap a nine-game losing streak, hasn't triumphed at home since January 20th. Their most recent match ended in a 3-3 tie with Aston Villa. With six games remaining, the Bees are only four points above the relegation zone after this outcome and an additional two-point deduction for Everton. They are currently in 15th place.

Sheff Utd:

Abysmal Sheffield United has the poorest away record in the league and is nine points outside of safety, but they have only lost once in their previous four games, including a 2-2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Additionally, the Blades have defeated Brentford recently; in their previous five games, they have gone undefeated, outscoring the Bees 8-3 and winning the rematch 1-0 at Bramall Lane.

Lineups:

Brentford (4-3-3): Mark Flekken; Sergio Reguilon, Nathan Collins, Zanka, Mads Roerslev; Mikkel Damsgaard, Vitaly Janelt, Mathias Jensen; Yoane Wissa, Neal Maupay, Bryan Mbeumo.

Subs: Ethan Pinnock, Kevin Schade, Saman Ghoddos, Frank Onyeka, Ivan Toney, Thomas Strakosha, Keane Lewis-Potter, Shandon Baptiste, Yehor Yarmolyuk.

Sheffield United (3-5-2): Ivo Grbic; Auston Trusty, Anel Ahmedhodzic, Mason Holgate; Yasser Larouci, Ben Osborn, Oliver Arblaster, Gustavo Hamer, Jayden Bogle; Oliver McBurnie, Ben Brereton Diaz.

Subs: Cameron Archer, Oliver Norwood, Wes Foderingham, Vinicius Souza, Anis Ben Slimane, James McAtee, Sam Curtis, William Osula, Andre Brooks.

Gtech Community Stadium | Picture Credits - talkSPORT

A goalless first half as both the teams struggled to score | Picture Credits: Reuters

First Half: Even Contest with Missed Opportunities

Both teams were tied at zero goals at the completion of the first half. Brentford had a 55% possession rate and a little superior xG, but neither team was able to break through. Maupay wasted a fantastic chance for Brentford, squandering an open goal following a Sheffield United defensive blunder.

Second Half: Brentford Seize Control

Arblaster of Sheffield United gave Brentford a 63rd-minute own goal to break the scoreless draw. The ball was deflected into his own net by Arblaster as a result of Damsgaard's run forward, giving the hosts the advantage. Brentford had a few close calls, but in injury time, Onyeka increased their advantage to give them a vital 2-0 victory.

Onyeka scored a late goal for Brentford which doubled their lead to 2-0 and sealed their victory against Sheff Utd | Picture Credits: Premier League Website

Brentford's Deserved Victory

With a crucial 2-0 victory over Sheffield United, Brentford snapped a nine-game losing streak and won at home for the first time since January. Onyeka's last-minute goal sealed the victory for the Bees, who took advantage of defensive blunders to win all three points. Sheffield United's dismal away record continued as they were unable to hold Brentford at bay despite their tenacity. With this victory, Brentford moves up to 14th place in the standings, while Sheffield United will have a difficult time staying in the standings.