Sheffield United vs Newcastle – Premier League LIVE: Eddie Howe’s side look to build on their impressive draw at Milan when they face the Blades

A short breathing space for both parties while Schar is treated. He now stands up and slowly trudges off the field. Seems like a change is probably needed…

The fans rise to honor the memory of Sheffield United Women’s No. 8 Maddy Cusack to applaud.

The ball is played to Newcastle’s number 9, but he can’t find much space, and his shot from the edge of the box tests Foderingham, but not too much…

There is a lot of play in the middle of the park, Sheffield United are playing it around but they have to be careful as the Magpies are keen to try and take the ball away from them.

The hosts have the first half chance, Bogle plays the ball over, but Thomas cannot control the ball efficiently, and the ball is blocked and the danger is gone.

Referee Stuart Attwell blows his whistle and we are on our way to Bramall Lane. Hosts in red and white stripes, Newcastle in their dark and bright alternating strip.

Sheffield United players come out with Cusack 8 on their shirt.

With four changes as Newcastle battle on four fronts, how will Callum Wilson and the other new stars make a difference to the Magpies?

Callum Wilson before the match at Bramall Lane

The hosts pay a number of tributes to Maddy Cusack, who died this week aged 27. She graces the cover of today’s matchday programme, and today there are memorials in and around Bramall Lane. The Blades will be determined to turn their pain into a positive performance today.

Match day program with Maddy Cusack

After this afternoon’s games at 2 p.m., Newcastle is in twelfth place with six points. Three points today would see them rocket to eighth place, above Manchester United.

The Blades are in 18th place with one point, just one ahead of their promoted sides Luton Town and Burnley on goal difference. With a point today they won’t beat Bournemouth to three points, but a win today and they escape the drop zone…

After last week’s win against Brentford and their draw in Milan on Tuesday, this is the team selected in the hope that Newcastle United will take three points in Sheffield this afternoon. There are four changes from the AC Milan draw, with Wilson, Anderson, Almiron and Barnes coming into the team.

It has been a tough week for Sheffield United, with the death of Maddy Cusack, a women’s midfielder who also worked in marketing for the men’s team.

They are still looking for their first win since their promotion back to the Premier League, and this is the eleventh win that Paul Heckingbottom has ordered to take on the Magpies.

Hello and welcome to MailSport’s live coverage of Sheffield United vs Newcastle United. Kick-off at Bramall Lane is at 4.30pm, which is less than half an hour away.