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Sheffield United fans were left fearing a repeat of September's humiliating 8-0 defeat by Newcastle as they watched their side be completely overwhelmed by Aston Villa.
Newcastle did not score their fourth until the 56th minute on that occasion. At Bramall Lane on Saturday night, that was the scoreline with just half an hour gone.
The home supporters made their feelings clear as many headed for the exits after Youri Tielemans' fine finish made it 4-0, and although the situation did not worsen before half-time the whistle was greeted with boos.
That Villa's fifth immediately after the restart did not lead to a significantly more damaging collapse was of little consolation, and the nature of the defeat will do nothing to aid the Blades' belief that they can become the first side to survive from the desperate position they find themselves in.
No team has had as few as 10 points at this stage of the season and avoided relegation, nor has any side in Premier League history conceded as many goals (59) after 23 games.
The Blades now face a crucial trip to fellow promoted side Luton Town next weekend, with the Hatters sitting 10 points above them outside the relegation places.
Chris Wilder spoke to BBC Sport after Sheffield United's 5-0 loss to Aston Villa: "We were punished ruthlessly. It's a long way back from 4-0 down. Basic individual errors and organisational errors. I'll take the rap for that. It was an atheltic young side who got put to bed.
"Watkins' movement caused us a problem. Goals from Bailey and Tielemans were fabulous finishes. The goal just after half-time is difficult to take. I've been in that position as a player and a manager and there's no hiding place.
"You have to take your medicine. We have to accept that and apologise to our supporters because they've been superb. We've let them down this evening.
"We had a couple of really good chances to take the lead and then we've gone chasing. We've got excited. We've left big holes and they've picked us off.
"If you allow good players big holes and players go diving in and losing their shape, they'll find those pockets and produce that final finish. It can become messy which it did.
"I don't think there's anything to take out of today's performance. Nothing at all. We've been well and truly pumped. If people say there was only one goal in the second half it doesn't hit home with anybody who's been in the game."
Aston Villa secured their biggest away win in the Premier League since April 2008, when they beat Derby County 6-0 at Pride Park.
Sheffield United have conceded 59 goals in their 23 Premier League games this season, the most of any side at this stage of a top-flight campaign since Fulham in 1965-66 (also 59).
Ollie Watkins (11 goals, 10 assists) became the first player to reach double figures for both goals and assists in the Premier League this season and the first player to achieve this for Aston Villa in a top-flight campaign since Dwight Yorke in 1995-96.
Sheffield United became just the fifth side to lose two different home games in a Premier League season by 5+ goals (also 0-8 vs Newcastle in September), after Swindon in 1993-94, Derby in 2007-08, West Brom in 2020-21 and Norwich in 2021-22.
Aston Villa became the first team to score 4+ goals in the opening 30 minutes of a Premier League away game since Chelsea vs Bolton in October 2011.
Aston Villa dismantled Sheffield United to move back into the Premier League's top four with a thumping victory which leaves the Blades rooted to the bottom of the table.
Unai Emery's side overwhelmed the woeful hosts with four goals inside the opening half hour at Bramall Lane - by John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Leon Bailey and Youri Tielemans - before Alex Moreno added a fifth soon after the break.
McGinn slotted his 12th-minute opener into a vacant goal after Blades skipper Anel Ahmedhodzic managed to hook Watkins' goal-bound shot off the line - but Watkins did not miss his next opportunity, finding the bottom corner after receiving a wonderful outside-of-the-boot pass from Douglas Luiz.
The alarm bells were ringing loudly for Chris Wilder's side when Bailey curled in a delightful third inside 20 minutes, leading some home supporters to head for an early exit.
Villa pressed for more and Tielemans, having just seen a shot headed off the line, unleashed a blistering strike from the edge of the box following the resulting corner to add a fourth as Bramall Lane continued to empty.
Those home fans who remained made their feelings clear as the half-time whistle was met with boos but their collective mood only worsened just 83 seconds after the restart when Moreno volleyed in Watkins' cross to make it 5-0.
Substitute Moussa Diaby's fierce strike was saved by Foderingham as Villa sought to add to their tally, while Sheffield United were denied a late consolation when Vinicius Souza's injury-time finish was ruled out for offside.
Victory moved Villa level on points with second-placed Manchester City and Arsenal directly above them, although they have played more games than both of those sides.
But for Sheffield United, now 10 points from safety, the picture appears increasingly gloomy.
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BBC pundit Chris Sutton is taking on Ski Sunday presenter Ed Leigh for this weekend's Premier League predictions.
Sutton's prediction: 1-2
Aston Villa dropped points against Sheffield United a few weeks ago and they really cannot afford a repeat of that here.
Unai Emery's side have been getting praised all season but it might change people's perception of them if they do not win this game, and start to look as if they are going to fall away.
That is not what I am expecting to happen, though, because I actually think Villa will assert themselves and get the win they need.
Ollie Watkins was back on the scoresheet against Newcastle after going for a few games without scoring and he should get some more chances here to help his side bounce back.
In contrast, things look pretty bleak for the Blades.
Tuesday's game against Crystal Palace, where they took the lead twice but ended up losing, pretty much summed them up and the only way I can see them staying up from here is if the Premier League keep on deducting points from the teams above them.
Ed's prediction: Tim Warwood, my snowboarding co-commentator with the BBC, is a massive Villa fan. When they had that run where they beat Manchester City and Arsenal before Christmas it put them on 35 points and he said the chat in the stands was that they only needed another three points and they would be safe, which made me smile.
This is actually a big game for Villa, who have had things all their own way for a long time but are just having their first big slip of the season. They need to show they can recover and I think they will have too much for Sheffield United. 0-3
Image source, Getty ImagesSheffield United midfielder Ismaila Coulibaly has joined Swedish side AIK on loan for the remainder of the season.
The 23-year-old featured in the Blades' run to the FA Cup semi-finals last season but has made only one appearance for the club this term, starting the Carabao Cup second-round tie against Lincoln, which was lost on penalties.
Sheffield United have won their past three home league games against Aston Villa, since a 1-0 loss in January 2018 in the Championship.
Aston Villa have won six of their seven Premier League games against promoted sides under Unai Emery, though the exception was a 1-1 draw with Sheffield United in the reverse fixture in December.
The Blades are only the fourth team to have accumulated just 10 or fewer points after 22 matches in a Premier League season, after Bolton Wanderers in 1995-96 (10), Sunderland in 2005-06 (nine) and Derby County in 2007-08 (seven), all of whom finished bottom of the division at the end of the season.
Villa have picked up just five points in their past five Premier League matches (W1 D2 L2), shipping nine goals. In their previous five, they collected 13 points (W4 D1) and conceded only four times.
Sheffield United have kept just one clean sheet in the Premier League this season, the fewest of any side - and have conceded 54 goals, the most in the league. Only Barnsley in 1997-98 (57) have ever conceded more at this stage of a Premier League season.
Ollie Watkins netted his 50th Premier League goal for Aston Villa in their 3-1 defeat by Newcastle, taking his tally to 10 goals in 2023-24 and meaning he has scored 10 or more goals in all four of his seasons in the top flight. He is the first English player to achieve this in their first four seasons since Robbie Fowler (1993-94 to 1996-97) and Alan Shearer (first five from 1992-93 to 1996-97).
Former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha has sympathised with the players who have moved to struggling clubs during the January transfer window, on The Football News Show: "I only had one move in January and that was from Manchester City - who were winning the league - to QPR - who were fighting relegation - so it was a bit of a change, you could say.
"Getting to learn about your team-mates, when you are also fighting fires in real time, it's not the best time to integrate with a new side. Things weren't great.
"When you're winning games, it's far easier but we weren't in that position.
"It was tough and then making the adjustment and stuff with family, halfway through the season, but again it's something you have to do if you want to find football.
"I was going somewhere to try to find more football. If you're someone who is being signed because you are the pinnacle, then maybe it is different but that wasn't the experience for me."
Image source, Getty ImagesSheffield United have announced long-serving midfielder John Fleck has joined Championship side Blackburn Rovers on a permanent deal.
Fleck signed for the Blades in 2016 and has played a key role in promotions from League One and the Championship as well as a winning a number of Player of the Year awards.
The 32-year-old made a total of 278 appearances for the club, scoring 16 goals, and made his final appearance against Liverpool in December.
Image source, Getty ImagesSheffield United have confirmed defender Femi Seriki has signed a new contract at the club and will spend the rest of the season on loan at Championship side Rotherham.
The 21-year-old, who has appeared in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup this season, has agreed new terms on a deal that will run until 2027.
Image source, Getty ImagesMason Holgate says "he feels sharp" and is ready "to help the boys" as Sheffield United continue to push for Premier League safety.
The 27-year-old, who spent the first part of this season on loan at Southampton, has made a total of 126 top-flight appearances for Everton since signing in 2015.
"I'm delighted to be here and to finally get it over the line," Holgate said. "I've been waiting all month to get it sorted, obviously involving three teams, it is a little complicated but now we've got it to this point, I cannot wait to get going.
"I feel good, sharp and ready to go. This is the best league in the world that's why everyone aspires to play in it, I've played in it a bit now and hopefully I can come in and help the boys.
"Chris (Wilder) has faith and believes in me, he has told me what he thinks I can add to the team and I think I can do that so it makes sense to make this happen."
Image source, Getty ImagesSheffield United have signed Everton defender Mason Holgate on loan until the end of the season.
The Yorkshireman is Chris Wilder's third signing of the transfer window.
"Mason's desire to come here and join our fight is huge for me," said Wilder. "He's got a point to prove, he's a local lad who knows what Sheffield United are all about, he has his finger on the pulse and knows what to expect here.
"He's got valuable Premier League experience and can play all across the back which gives us options. Like Ben (Brereton Diaz) and Ivo (Grbic), we expect Mason to play a big part in the remainder of the season."
Chris Wilder is hoping to have Mason Holgate over the line this afternoon and that is going to happen I believe.
The signings they have made in this window will give them a boost to get results.
But it will need a drastic run from one of the teams above them, or point deductions if they happen, to help the likes of Burnley and Sheffield United to stay up
If you look at the results around them, Luton Town are picking points up and so are Everton.
A massive change is still needed.
Michael Brown was speaking to BBC Sport's Katie Stafford
