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Burke and Sheffield United rock Man United's title hopes at Old Trafford

Sheffield United's Scottish striker Oliver Burke (centre) celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal during their English Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 27, 2021.

Photo credit: Tim Keeton | AFP

By  AFP

What you need to know:

  • United knew they had to respond after Manchester City leapfrogged them at the summit with a 5-0 hammering of West Brom on Tuesday but they were well short of their best on a frustrating night.
  • The result leaves them on 40 points -- one point behind City -- but Pep Guardiola's side now have a game in hand and are looking relentless.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Sheffield United put a huge dent in Manchester United's Premier League title ambitions on Wednesday, beating Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's off-key side 2-1 at Old Trafford.

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