In the only game of the day in the Premier League, Sheffield United received Manchester United. In case of victory, both teams could rise to the fifth line of the tournament table.. Judging by the drawing of the game in the first half, it was more necessary for the “blades”, since only they showed a desire to play, and the Mancunians simply existed on the field. Immediately after the starting whistle, the owners took possession of the game and territorial advantage, only occasionally giving the ball to an opponent. Chris Wilder's wards could score a relatively quick goal, but De Gea heroically saved his team, reflecting the blows of Lundstrem and McGoldrick within a few seconds.
“Blades” continued to control the game, outplaying the opponent in each section of the field, and over time were rewarded for their efforts. In the 19th minute, Mousse robbed Jones and passed Lundstrem under the blow, whose blow De Gea managed, but Fleck was the first to finish and still opened the score - 1: 0. A few minutes later, the hosts could double the lead, but Fred managed to get ahead of O'Connell after a penalty kick and turned the ball into the corner. Wards of Ole Gunnar Solskher came to their senses for some time and even delivered the only shot in the first half on goal of Moore, but Martial’s attempt did not pose a threat to the goalkeeper.
Toward the end of the first half of the meeting, the “blades” re-energized and actively went ahead, having carried out a number of protracted attacks, but the hosts no longer managed to create dangerous moments. Sheffield players loaded the ball into the penalty area over and over again, but McGoldrick and Mousse lost to the defenders on the second floor. Before the break, the Mancunians did not even attempt to equalize the score by going to the guest locker room, fairly giving way in the bill. It was hoped that Solskjer would take certain measures during the break and transform the team’s game in the second half.
Immediately after the break, the head coach of the Mankunians changed the tactical scheme, removing Jones from the field and releasing the attacking player Lingard. The guests actively began the second 45-minute, showing a desire to even the score, but Wilder's wards quickly cooled the opponent’s ardor, scoring the second goal. At the 52nd minute, Mousse received a pass from Fleck, shifted to the center and struck the goal of De Gea with a cool stroke - 2: 0. After the goal scored, the “blades”, apparently, considered that this would be enough to win, and switched to the second number game.
Wards Sulscher understood that they still have a lot of playing time, that there is still the opportunity not only to be saved, but also to snatch victory. However, at first they didn’t succeed in the alien half of the field, it didn’t even reach the shots on goal.. Then they gradually began to arise, which eventually led to a goal, and the guests made 3 exact shots at once over a short time period. In the 72nd minute, Williams took advantage of the ball rebound in the penalty area and sent it to the far corner with a cool shot - 2: 1. Five minutes later, Greenwood, who had recently appeared on the pitch, closed the Rushford pass - 2: 2, and two minutes later Marcus himself scored, hitting an empty net after James - 2: 3.
After that, Manchester United controlled the ball for some time, after which he recklessly gave it to an opponent who was determined to avoid defeat. But, no matter how the owners tried to open the defenses of the Mankunians, they did not succeed. But the “blades” still managed to escape, punishing the opponent for concentrating on keeping the score. In the 90th minute, McBurney received a pass from Robinson and the second touch sent the ball into the net - 3: 3. In the time remaining before the final whistle, Sheffield United tried to score more, but McBurney turned out to be the last.
As a result, the teams painted an effective draw in a crazy match, which allowed them to approach the neighbors in the standings, but not to climb to fifth.
In the 14th round, Sheffield United will go to visit Wolverhampton, and Manchester United will host Aston Villa.
Sheffield United - Manchester United 3: 3.
Goals: Fleck, 19, Mousse, 52, McBurney, 90 - Williams, 72, Greenwood, 77, Rushford, 79 Sheffield Utd: Moore - Beshem (Robinson, 83), Jagielka, O'Connell - Boldok, Lundstrom, Norwood, Fleck.