Sheffield United Snatch Dramatic Draw Against Chelsea
Oli McBurnie's Last-Gasp Equaliser Earns Blades a Point
By Matthew Howarth, BBC Sport
December 16, 2023
Oli McBurnie's stoppage-time equalizer rescued a point for Sheffield United in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday.
Chelsea had raced into a two-goal lead thanks to strikes from Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson in the second half. However, Sheffield United refused to give up and pulled one back through Oli McBurnie deep into added time.
The result leaves Chelsea in ninth place in the Premier League table, while Sheffield United remain in 16th place.
Chelsea started the game strongly and created a number of chances in the opening stages. However, it was Sheffield United who took the lead against the run of play when McBurnie headed home from close range in the 22nd minute.
Chelsea responded well to going behind and equalized through Palmer in the 35th minute. The young midfielder fired home from the edge of the area after being played in by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Chelsea continued to press for a second goal in the second half and eventually got their reward when Jackson slotted home from close range in the 65th minute.
Sheffield United refused to give up and pulled one back through McBurnie in the 89th minute. The Scotland international headed home from a corner to give the Blades a lifeline.
In the dying seconds of the game, McBurnie completed his brace and snatched a dramatic equalizer for Sheffield United. The striker headed home from close range to earn his side a point.
The result was a fair reflection of the game and both teams will be happy with a point.
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