Summary

  • McBurnie takes advantage of goalkeeping error to score opener

  • Snodgrass has equaliser ruled out by VAR for handball in build-up

  • Fabianski replaced by David Martin after early injury

  • The hosts move into fifth with the win

  1. Dangerous Hammerspublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Bramall Lane

    Not much has been seen of West Ham as an attacking force so far but that counter showed their capabilities.

    With a bit more accuracy, Felipe Anderson might have slotted home his second goal of the season.

    The Blades have been warned.

    West Ham's Felipe AndersonImage source, Getty Images
  2. CLOSE!published at 30 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Oh West Ham should be ahead!

    John Egan fluffs his attempt to clear a long punt forward by West Ham and Felipe Anderson is in on goal. He tries to place his effort into the far corner but succeeds only in sweeping wide.

    A let off for the hosts.

  3. Postpublished at 28 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    West Ham win their first corner of the game as Aaron Cresswell's cross deflected behind. Fabián Balbuena is the target of the delivery but Sheffield United get to it first and clear.

    Sheffield United v West HamImage source, Getty Images
  4. Postpublished at 26 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Once again Felipe Anderson is forced to run across the pitch rather than towards goal. Sheffield United are doing a good job of nullifying West Ham's creative players.

  5. Postpublished at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheffield United 0-0 West Ham

    Rob Green
    Former West Ham and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The words from inside the West Ham camp were 'night and day' since David Moyes came in. Sometimes as a fan and a pundit you wonder why things change suddenly when a new manager arrives but as a player, it's hard to describe what happens - a change in manager just brings that freshness.

  6. Postpublished at 24 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Mark Noble whips the ball into the box but John Egan is well placed to clear ahead of the lurking Sebastien Haller.

    Still waiting for a shot on target from either side.

  7. Postpublished at 20:22 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheffield United 0-0 West Ham

    Rob Green
    Former West Ham and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    West Ham failed to clear on two occasions and Lundstram's strike just surprised him a little bit. Balbuena managed to block it but I don't think it was a strong shot.

  8. Postpublished at 21 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Arthur Masuaku tries to pick his way through the Sheffield United defence but loses his footing as he finds himself quickly surrounded.

    The Hammers haven't really threatened yet but they will probably be happy to have largely weathered a bit of a Sheffield United storm in the first part of the first half.

  9. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:19 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

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    Matt Westcott: The ability of Sheffield United to turn lost causes into opportunities is great to watch and a lesson to all of the so called lesser clubs.

    Sheffield United v West HamImage source, Getty Images
  10. Postpublished at 18 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Enda Stevens is caught again by Felipe Anderson and Sheffield United have another free kick around 40 yards from goal.

    John Fleck delivers, Declan Rice half clears but only as far as John Lundstram, whose goal-bound shot is cleared by Fabian Balbuena.

  11. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

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    Kyle: Sheffield United have been a breath of fresh air this season. It's a joy to watch and just goes to show with good sensible investment and a top manager team's with that don't have loads of money can still get into Europe. I hope they finish in the top 6.

  12. Goalkeeping nightmare for West Hampublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport at Bramall Lane

    That is an absolute nightmare for West Ham.

    Lucasz Fabianski has just returned from three months out following his surgery.

    It was that problem that effectively cost Manuel Pellegrini his job given deputy Roberto failed to keep a single clean sheet.

    West Ham are lining up at the return of Darren Randolph from Middlesbrough. But that deal has been held up. You've guessed it. He is injured.

  13. Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheffield United v West Ham (20:00 GMT)

    Rob Green
    Former West Ham and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    It's a tough gig for David Martin, coming on after 14 minutes when there is so much time to go. You just want a good first touch, just get the ball for some early control. His heart will be going at the moment, it's a massive occasion for him.

  14. Postpublished at 16 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    West Ham going long with their attacks as an excellent ball from halfway by Felipe Anderson finds Sebastian Haller just outside the box. He has Chris Basham for company but does well to get past the Sheffield United defender only to send a poor shot sailing high over the bar.

  15. Postpublished at 20:14 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheffield United 0-0 West Ham

    Rob Green
    Former West Ham and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    The problem for West Ham is, when a ball comes in for Norwood and Sheffield United are attacking it with such pace - and they time it right - you don't stand a chance defending against it. And this is one of the problems with zonal marking.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 14 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Gutting for Lukasz Fabianski because he can't continue. He looks so disappointed as he trudges off the pitch. David Martin is on in his place.

    West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz FabianskiImage source, Getty Images
  17. Postpublished at 13 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Problem for West Ham.

    Lukasz Fabianski is down on the floor and looks in some discomfort. He appears to have hurt his hip after taking a goal kick. He's only just overcome a hip injury...

  18. Postpublished at 12 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

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    Sheffield United dominating possession in these early stages. West Ham have struggled to get out of their own half so far.

  19. Postpublished at 10 mins

    Sheff Utd 0-0 West Ham

    Enda Stevens wins another corner off Pablo Zabaleta and the home fans roar with approval. They are loving this good start by the hosts.

    Oliver Norwood swings the corner in but John Egan heads just over the bar.

  20. Postpublished at 20:09 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2020

    Sheffield United 0-0 West Ham

    Rob Green
    Former West Ham and England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Dean Henderson has been fantastic. He embodies everything good about Sheffield United and they have found the right person as well as the right player. He wants to learn and really wants to improve. Chris Wilder stuck with him after they won promotion and he's rewarded them with great performances.