SHEFFIELD UNITED moved to within two points of the Champions League – as manager Chris Wilder was given a yellow card for scrapping with Bournemouth’s Andrew Surman.
Goals from Billy Sharp and John Lundstram have the Blades dreaming of European adventures after Callum Wilson put the Cherries ahead.
John Lundstram weaved through before firing this stylish late winner for the BladesCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Liverpool-born midfielder John Lundstram, centre, was the Sheffield United hero at home to the lowly CherriesCredit: PA:Press Association
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder clashes with Bournemouth midfielder Andrew Surman before the Blades edged an important winCredit: Reuters
But the best action came on the sideline as Wilder and Surman had to be separated by a security guard in the second-half.
The home side and crowd were fuming at how Dan Gosling had reacted to John Egan’s challenge.
Surman went to collect the ball from the Blades’ subs bench, but came face to face with Wilder.
Surman shoved Wilder before the United manger returned the favour – and within seconds both teams and benches were squaring up to each other, with the home fans chanting ‘Wilder, knock him out’.
The brawling duo had to be separated by stadium security.
CHERRIES FLEW OUT OF THE TRAPS
And while it was all over in a flash both were given yellow cards by ref Jonathan Moss.
While Storm Ciara had caused Man City v West Ham to be abandoned, Bramall Lane was basking in the sunshine at kick-off.
And it was in-form Bournemouth who flew out of the traps, going ahead after 13 minutes after Wilson’s instinctive shot from close-range found the roof of the net.
Having gone 15 games without a league goal, the England striker now has two in three – with Bournemouth’s survival depended on his form until the end of the season.
Billy Sharp celebrates his close-range leveller for Sheffield United deep in first-half stoppage time against BournemouthCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Billy sharp arrives perfectly to prod the goal that sparked a Blades’ turnaroundCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
The Cherries were rampant and had chances to make it two.
But they were made to pay just before the break by Bramall Lane favourite Sharp.
The 34-year-old had not scored since the opening day away at Bournemouth but found himself free at the back post to poke home after John Egan’s effort was saved.
In the second-half, Ryan Fraser was only denied putting the vistors ahead by a stunning save from Dean Henderson.
And sub John Lundstram settled it with six minutes to go, finishing from 10-yards having been set up by fellow replacement Lys Mousset.
Sheffield United mob John Lundstram after his clever footwork and neat finish clinched victory on 84 minutesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Bournemouth frontman Callum Wilson rejoices after smashing an early opener at Bramall Lane – but it was a false dawnCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
