SHEFFIELD UNITED and Brighton shared the spoils after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Bramall Lane.
A point isn’t ideal for either manager, as each team chase very different targets this season.
Sheffield United are chasing European footballCredit: AFP or licensors
Neal Maupay prodded Brighton level in the 30th minuteCredit: Reuters
Brighton are still looking for their first win of 2020, but found themselves behind after 26 minutes.
Enda Stevens gave the Blades the lead with a brilliant strike after the Seagulls failed to clear an Oliver Norwood cross.
But Brighton hit back just four minutes later, sending their travelling support into raptures as Neal Maupay nodded past Dean Henderson to bag his first goal since December.
Lewis Dunk wasted a golden Brighton opportunity early in the second-half – skying the ball after a corner was nodded into his path.
Both teams then chased a winner – each desperate for the points for very different reasons.
Potter threw on attacking pair Leandro Trossard and Aaron Connolly, while Wilder turned to David McGoldrick – the striker still chasing his first goal of the season.
John Lundstram could have seen red after flying into a challenge with Dunk in the latter stages – but VAR deemed the challenge unworthy of a sending off, much to the Brighton man’s dismay.
The Blades then wasted a golden opportunity to win it, when Mat Ryan was alert to deny Oli McBurnie from point-blank range.
Enda Stevens had given the Blades the leadCredit: Reuters
Tensions rose at times at Bramall LaneCredit: PA:Press Association
In the end Wilder and Potter had to make do with just a point each, however, with neither side managing to fashion a winner.
Sheffield United missed the chance to go within two points of fourth-placed Chelsea – but have drawn level with Spurs on 40.
Brighton, meanwhile, continue to look over their shoulders – but move four points above the drop zone – although West Ham have a game in hand.
Sheffield United captain, Billy Sharp, speaks about Premier League table hopes after scoring in 2-1 win over Bournemouth
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
