FULL-TIME: Man United 3-0 Sheffield United, first PL hat-trick since 2013. Here's how the game unfolded as seen by fans and media

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FULL-TIME: Man United 3-0 Sheffield United, first PL hat-trick since 2013. Here's how the game unfolded as seen by fans and media

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90 + 3' FULL-TIME: Manchester United 3-0 Sheffield United. Martial secured the win thanks to his incredible hat-trick.

87' A quiet day in front of goal for Martial but the Englishman still managed to impress.

82' Man United fans are going absolutely nuts over over first post-Sir Alex Ferguson Premier League hat-trick.

79' Solskjaer has just made FIVE substitutes at once. Yes, you read that right.

74' GOAL! Manchester United 3-0 Sheffield United. Martial scores the Red Devils' first Premier League hat-trick since Robin van Persie in 2013.

67' Solskjaer and the potential substitutes observing the strict social distancing rules.

60' Scott McTominay vs Nemanja Matic: who should start alongside Pogba and Bruno? Man United fans have their say.

52' Some constructive criticism for Maguire:

46' SECOND HALF. Manchester United vs Sheffield United gets back underway at Old Trafford!

• Martial - 9, Rashford - 5: rating Man United players at half-time vs Sheffield Utd

45 + 4' HALF-TIME: Manchester United 2-0 Sheffield United. The Red Devils are cruising and Martial is close to out first post-Sir Alex Ferguson Premier League hat-trick. What are your thoughts on the game so far?

44' GOAL! Manchester United 2-0 Sheffield United. Wan-Bissaka beats his man and crosses to Martial who scores another poacher's goal.

41' Harry Maguire is spurring his Man United teammates on:

33' No player on the pitch has completed more final third passes (8), made more ball recoveries (3) or created more chances (2) than Pogba so far and the fans are going crazy.

26' Man United's average positions on the pitch. Notice how advanced Bruno is.

21' Rashford has now wasted two big chances. On the other hand, Pogba appears to be back to his best after a long injury lay-off.

14' A personal milestone for Martial after that incredible goal. Solskjaer must be be so proud on the sidelines.

7' GOAL! Manchester United 1-0 Sheffield United. Rashford finds Anthony Martial in the box and the Frenchman turns it in with a wonderful finish.

0' KICK-OFF! Manchester United vs Sheffield United gets underway at Old Trafford.

• No excuses for the Red Devils tonight.

• Old Trafford looking absolutely magnificent:

• The moment we've all been waiting for.

• Solskjaer speaking about Pogba and Bruno Fernandes to Sky Sports: "Of course good players playing together is always nice to see. I know we're going to play against a very tough opponent who's going to make it difficult for them and make them run the other way as well. Let's see how we deal with that."

• The players are out for a warm-up with the kick off 30 minutes away.

• In case you were wondering, Graeme Souness is at it again: "I get a fair bit of criticism for criticising Paul Pogba.

"He's an exceptional talent, but my problem with him and these are my last words on it he doesn't work hard enough."

• The lads are back at Old Trafford!

• Man United fans are going crazy over Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team selection against the Blades:

• Sheffield United XI: Moore, Basham, Robinson, Jagielka, Baldock, Fleck, Norwood, Lundstram, Stevens, McGoldrick, Mousset

• Starting XIs are in! Man United team to face Sheffield United: De Gea, Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Shaw, Matic, Pogba, Fernandes, Greenwood, Martial, Rashford.

Subs: Romero, Bailly, Williams, Pereira, Fred, James, Mata, McTominay, Ighalo.

• Rio is excited! Are you?

• Man United are big favourites with the bookmakers tonight:

  • Manchester United win 1/3
  • Sheffield United win 17/2
  • Draw 7/2

• The Red Devils are returning home for the first time in over three months.

• Aaron Wan-Bissaka has a warning to his Man United teammates about tonight's clash: "I expect Sheffield Utd to come back after their last two games [a draw and a defeat]. I'm expecting energy, teams like that really want to beat us so it's never an easy game, it will be tough. That's something we've got to prepare for."

• Marcus Rashford's efforts to combat child hunger in the United Kingdom are being recognised ahead of the game:

• Speaking before the game about playing at an empty stadium, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: "We love walking out at Old Trafford in front of our fans, it's an exceptional experience. Now it's a different experience but we have the urge to get back playing and winning games. Of course, for our fans that are watching on telly, and we'll go out there and put our best performance on hopefully."

• The Red Devils find themselves fifth in the table ahead of the game, five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea side who return to action against Manchester City on Thursday.

• There's a lot of Premier League action tonight (all times BST):

  • Newcastle vs Aston Villa 6pm
  • Wolves vs Bournemouth 6pm
  • Norwich vs Everton 6pm
  • Liverpool vs Crystal Palace 8.15pm

• Good evening and welcome to our live blog of the Premier League Matchday 31 clash as Manchester United host Sheffield United at Old Trafford.

AuthorGeorgy TsepkovskiySourceTribuna.com
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