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Sheffield United create unwanted history that hasn't happened in the Premier League for 115 years

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Updated 14:14 5 May 2024 GMT+1Published 16:44 4 May 2024 GMT+1

Sheffield United create unwanted history that hasn't happened in the Premier League for 115 years

It's been a nightmare return to the Premier League for Sheffield United.

Ryan Smart

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Sheffield United have recorded an unwanted statistic that hasn't happened in English top division football for a staggering 115 years.

The Blades have had a nightmare campaign under Paul Heckingbottom and then Chris Wilder, with a lack of investment in the playing squad dating back several seasons one of the main factors behind their struggles.

But they have also been unable to compete against the top sides in the division, and a heavy 8-0 home defeat to Newcastle in September is their worst result of the season to date.

But other home losses include a 6-0 defeat to Arsenal, while the Bramall Lane faithful has also endured 5-0 losses to both Brighton and Aston Villa.

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They also lost 5-0 at relegation rivals Burnley in December, a result that ultimately led to Heckingbottom's sacking.

But the Blades have won just two games since Wilder replaced him in the same month, and were relegated last month with four games left to play.

Now, during their home clash against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Sheffield United set yet another unwanted record.

Forest's third goal from Callum Hudson-Odoi to make it 3-1 was the 100th goal they have conceded in the Premier League this season.

And as per OptaJoe, the last team to do that over a 38-game season in the English top division was Leicester - all the way back in 1908/09.


Swindon also conceded 100 goals in the 1993/94 Premier League season - but there were 42 games played in that particular campaign.

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Sheffield United, Premier League, Chris Wilder, Football, Nottingham Forest

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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