Stoke net stunning winner in comeback to sink Sheffield United
Quick summary
Stoke City scored a late winner to complete a comeback victory over Sheffield United.
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Attributed to original sourceBattling Stoke staged a fine comeback to stun Sheffield United with a 2-1 win at the bet365 Stadium.
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What happened
Stoke City overturned a deficit to beat Sheffield United with a stunning late goal, earning all three points. The result gives Stoke a notable win at home in a Championship fixture, while Sheffield United are left to reflect on a match that slipped away despite an earlier lead.
Chance analysis
Late comeback wins tend to be season-shaping moments for clubs in the Championship promotion race, and Stoke's ability to dig in against a fellow top-flight aspirant in Sheffield United will boost belief in the squad. For Sheffield United, the inability to close out a winning position is the kind of result that costs teams at the sharp end of the table, and the Blades will need to show resilience to avoid a damaging dip in form.
Stoke gain momentum from a dramatic home comeback win, while Sheffield United suffer a damaging late collapse away from home.