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Sheffield United 3-0 Chelsea: David McGoldrick scores brace as Blades go sixth and boost chances of reaching Europe while Chelsea's top four hopes suffer setback

Daily Mail | July 11, 2020

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David McGoldrick scored a brace as Sheffield United secured a hugely impressive 3-0 win against Chelsea to boost their chances of European football.

McGoldrick put United ahead before their lead was doubled courtesy of a header from Oli McBurnie. McGoldrick added another in the second half as United made sure of victory.

United are up to sixth in the Premier League, while Chelsea remain third in the table.

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McGoldrick was on hand to strike in the 18th minute of the game as he scored his first ever goal in the Premier League
McGoldrick is congratulated by his Sheffield United team-mates after putting his side in the ascendancy against Chelsea
McGoldrick celebrates with his team-mates after his second goal in Sheffield United's impressive win against Chelsea
Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, Kepa Arrizabalaga and Jorginho (left to right) look dejected after Sheffield United's third goal
McGoldrick steers the ball into the net for his second and Sheffield United's third goal of the game in the clash versus Chelsea
Sheffield United doubled their lead in the 33rd minute with an excellent header following a cross from Enda Stevens
McGoldrick attempts to retain possession for Sheffield United while being put under pressure by Chelsea's Christian Pulisic
Sheffield United forward McBurnie attempts to beat Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen to the ball in the first half
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder watched on as his side were able to secure an impressive victory against Chelsea
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic attempts to get away from Sheffield United's Chris Basham during the first half
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga shows his frustration as his side struggled during the game at Bramall Lane
Willian attempts to burst forward for Chelsea in the first half while being pursued by Sheffield United's George Baldock
Chelsea defender Reece James tries to play the ball forward as he is closed down by Ben Osborn of Sheffield United
Marcos Alonso, who was brought on at the start of the second half, looks frustrated during Chelsea's defeat on Saturday
Jack O'Connell tries to make an impact for Sheffield United as he is closed down by Chelsea youngster Reece James

You can recap all the action as it happened below.

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