Summary

  • Chelsea score twice in second half to begin campaign with win

  • James screamer and deflected Zouma strike earn three points

  • Trossard had cancelled out Jorginho penalty won by debutant Werner

  • Lallana taken off injured on Brighton debut

  • Result: Sheff Utd 0-2 Wolves - Jimenez & Saiss

  1. 'We dug in'published at 20:09 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers

    Wolves

    Wolves captain Conor Coady, speaking to Match of the Day: "Huge result for us. It was important we had a game plan and stuck to it and we got the early goals.

    "The first game of the season is always tough, Sheffield United first game away you look at that and know it will be tough. Second half we dug in, we stopped the ball coming through us."

    On Raul Jimenez: "Everybody looks at his goals and his goal involvement. He is an incredible finisher but more importantly he is an incredible person and fantastic to work with."

    On winning after making England debut: "Amazing. It is absolutely incredible. It is of huge pride to play for my country but I am back now to help this team move forward and improve."

    On importance of boss Nuno after he signed a new contract: "Massive. When you see how he works with us in and around the training ground. He is a fantastic manager."

  2. Postpublished at 20:08 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Brighton v Chelsea (20:15 BST)

    Chelsea

    This is the third time Chelsea are starting a Premier League campaign on a Monday, with the Blues going on to win the title on the previous two occasions in 2014-15 and 2016-17.

  3. Postpublished at 20:06 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Brighton v Chelsea (20:15 BST)

    BBC Radio 5 Live

    This one's on the radio too! Jonathan Pearce and Chris Sutton are talking you through Brighton v Chelsea on BBC Radio 5 Live. Tune in from kick-off.

  4. 'We must give them time'published at 20:06 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Brighton v Chelsea (20:15 BST)

    Chelsea

    Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, speaking to Sky Sports, on his new signings: "We must give them time. They are really talented lads and have shown they are great characters and shown they are good teammates already.

    "I expect their quality to come through but I don't want people to expect loads tonight. Quietly, I sort of do...

    "The fact we do have some new players in the squad means we do have to work. I'd like to see that the steps we have made this week have hit home. It's a very interesting one for us."

  5. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    #bbcfootball or text 81111 (UK only)

    Kyle: As good a side as Wolves are, and they are an excellent side now, they have done so well to keep hold of Raul Jimenez. I'm surprised neither Manchester United or Chelsea have tried to sign him. Fantastic player he is.

    Ben: Just about game time. Feels great to be wearing the jersey again! Let's goooooo! #CFC

  6. Postpublished at 19:58 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Brighton v Chelsea (20:15 BST)

    It's all suddenly got very autumnal hasn't it. The dead of night in Sussex as Alan Smith checks his mic on my feed.

  7. Postpublished at 19:56 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United have lost four consecutive Premier League games for the first time.

    Which is both alarming and actually quite impressive.

  8. Blunt Bladespublished at 19:55 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    FT: Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Michael Brown
    Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    Huge three points for Wolves. What was impressive was the start given the amount of time they have had together and the lack of training time. It was clinical. Raul Jimenez was exceptional in the first half. Sheffield United got hold of it slightly in the second period but ultimately, they didn't have that cutting edge and weren't clinical enough.

  9. FULL-TIMEpublished at 19:53 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Nope - and Wolves start their season with a mighty fine win.

  10. Postpublished at 19:52 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Corner for the home side. Can they at least get one?

  11. CLOSE!published at 90+1 min

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Off the line! Sander Berge's cross from the right is a beauty, Oli McBurnie heads it across goal and it beats the keeper but not Romain Saiss, who gets back to head away.

    Not your day today, Blades.

  12. Postpublished at 19:49 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Michael Brown
    Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    There's been flair and quality all over the pitch but mostly, the defending has been excellent from Wolves.

  13. Postpublished at 89 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    David McGoldrick miscues a cross straight at Rui Patricio and that should be that.

  14. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 86 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Another debut for Wolves as Vitinha comes on for Joao Moutinho.

  15. HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 83 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Raul Jimenez then runs off Oli McBurnie to head the corner against the post.

    United's defending from corners has been abysmal.

  16. Postpublished at 19:41 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Michael Brown
    Former Sheff Utd and Spurs midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

    I don't know how he does this. There was no room left on the touchline. It's brilliant play and then he's off, driving into the space across the penalty area. Wonderful run!

  17. CLOSE!published at 83 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    That's very nearly genius from Adama Traore! A clearance looks to be going out of play but his pace enables him to get there and keep it in, he then skips inside the defender who gets too tight and he's running in on goal. He hurdles another challenge and then hits a low shot - which deflects just wide.

    That was brilliant!

    Adama TraoreImage source, PA
  18. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Into the final 10 minutes. Any more for any more?

  19. DISALLOWED GOALpublished at 79 mins

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Billy Sharp cracks in a half volley but everyone had already stopped for a pretty obvious push by Dave McGoldrick.

    Chris Wilder looks frustrated.

  20. Rate the playerspublished at 19:36 British Summer Time 14 September 2020

    Sheffield United 0-2 Wolves

    Sheffield United v Wolves player raterImage source, BBC Sport

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