Oli McBurnie managed to secure a last-minute equalizer for Sheffield United, a team facing the threat of relegation, which in turn dealt a blow to Chelsea’s aspirations of clinching a spot in European football competitions.
Despite Mauricio Pochettino’s side being in ninth place, they couldn’t sustain the momentum gained from their thrilling comeback victory against Manchester United just a few days prior.
The late twist of fate came when McBurnie struck from close range in the 93rd minute, salvaging a crucial point for the Premier League’s lowest-ranked team.
Chelsea seemed to be on track for a win after Noni Madueke’s impressive goal in the second half, showcasing his skill by cutting inside and curling a superb finish past Ivo Grbic.
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The Blues initially took the lead through Thiago Silva’s unchallenged side-footed finish from Conor Gallagher’s corner, only for Jayden Bogle to level the score by beating Djordje Petrovic at his near post.
The growing confidence among Chris Wilder’s squad was palpable as the Bramall Lane supporters rallied behind their team, culminating in a moment of joy amidst a challenging season.
Sheffield United, despite their spirited performance, remain at the bottom of the league table, trailing by nine points from safety with 21 points left to battle for.
