Man United vs Sheffield United – Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as under pressure Erik ten Hag looks to build on his FA Cup semi-final victory on penalties

News from the Old Trafford team should reach us in the next few minutes.

It will be fascinating to see how Erik ten Hag and Chris Wilder react to their teams’ respective performances this weekend.

Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford were considered doubts for Man United.

While for the visitors, Oli McBurnie and Gustavo Hamer were question marks.

Hamer likely appears to be involved… given the Blades released a photo of him hitting the ground.

Old Trafford hosts one of four Premier League matches this evening, with the Merseyside derby headlining.

Jurgen Klopp will lead his Liverpool side into a final derby with Everton at Goodison Park.

Could the Reds come unstuck as they attempt to tie Arsenal at the top of the Premier League?

My colleague Harry Bamforth is here on Merseyside providing updates on Wolves’ clash with Bouremouth, Crystal Palace and Newcastle.

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Kobbie Mainoo has been one of the shining lights in a difficult season for Man United.

The teenager made 25 appearances for United during their breakthrough season.

Mail Sport understands the England international is set to be rewarded with a third new contract in as many years this summer.

You can read all the latest news from Old Trafford in Mail Sport’s latest Man United Confidential.

Without wishing to add salt to Sheffield United’s wounds, the Blades are one goal away from equaling Derby’s record of 89 goals conceded in 38 Premier League matches.

The all-time record is held by Swindon Town, who shipped 100 over a 42-match campaign.

Definitely something Sheffield United will want to avoid breaking.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder admitted the mood was “as negative as it has been” following their 4-1 defeat to Burnley at the weekend.

Wilder said the Blades were hoping to pick up points against Brentford and Burnley in their last two matches but suffered 2-0 and 4-1 defeats.

The results left Sheffield United 10 points from safety with five matches remaining.

The mood around the club and the pitch was very, very negative and negative after that, perhaps as negative as it got. We had a chance to score a few points and we didn’t and that had an incredible impact on our league position,” Wilder said.

You have to get started quickly. There are big decisions to be made from a selection perspective. It’s a disappointing feeling we have at the moment and it can only be corrected by a positive result and performance at Old Trafford.

As mentioned by Nathan, Sheffield United were victorious when they last visited Old Trafford in January 2021.

Goals from Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke ensured Sheffield United came away with all three points in one of the Covid-era matches at an empty Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire scored Man United’s goal on this occasion against his former team.

Kean Bryan and Oliver Burke saw Sheffield United come away with all three points in one of the Covid-era matches at an empty Old Trafford.

Harry Maguire scored Man United’s goal on this occasion against his former team.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side ultimately finished second in the Premier League, while Sheffield United finished last. One of those things seems to be repeating itself…

Nathan Salt, Mail Sport, at Old Trafford:

A lovely clear night here at Old Trafford, but with a bit of a chill in the air. I can’t say if it’s a good omen or a bad omen – it doesn’t seem to mean much for this team – but Manchester United’s only defeat in the last 10 Premier League games came against Sheffield United in their last meeting at Old Trafford, losing 2-1 in January 2021… Erik ten Hag simply CANNOT afford to repeat that, otherwise it’s really over for him

As mentioned, Ten Hag launched the attack in their pre-match press conference on Tuesday by responding to suggestions that the penalty shootout victory over Coventry was “embarrassing”.

“You asked (asked) the question: ‘Is this embarrassing?’ » No, your reaction was embarrassing. These comments are a disgrace,” Ten Hag said.

“Top level football is about results. We reached the final and we deserved it, not only for this match but also for the other matches. We lost control for 20 minutes, we also had bad luck for 3-2 and 3-3. We were very lucky in the end, that’s clear.

“We weren’t happy with it. I can see the fans aren’t happy about it either, but they feed off opinions. But overall what I’ve heard is that the fans are very happy that we’re in the FA Cup final again.

It’s a huge achievement. Twice in two years is magnificent. For me as a coach, five cup finals in four years.

Mail Sport’s Nathan Salt writes that although Ten Hag has fought with the media this week, now is the time for his team to do so on the pitch.

Has an FA Cup semi-final victory ever generated so much pessimism?

Man United’s penalty shootout victory over Coventry on Sunday, thanks to a collapse from a 3-0 lead, has sparked renewed attention around Erik ten Hag and the team.

Ten Hag got into a fight ahead of tonight’s Premier League match against Sheffield United.

The Dutchman branded the reaction to the FA Cup semi-final a “disgrace”.

Man United could certainly silence the noise tonight with what should be routine home duty against a Sheffield United side looking destined for the Championship.

Chris Wilder and the Blades will have other ideas as the visitors attempt to breathe some life into their flickering survival hopes.

Stay with us for all the build-up and action from Old Trafford.