Sheffield United relegated from the Premier League: Key stats
Sheffield United have been relegated from the Premier League 2023-24 season after suffering a 5-1 defeat against Newcastle United at St James' Park. The Blades will now ply their trade in the Championship next season. This was Sheffield United's 25th defeat of the season from 35 matches. They are the first side to face relegation. Here are further details.
Sheffield United go down
Sheffield United have managed to collect only 16 points from 35 matches. In addition to the 25 defeats, they have clocked three wins and seven draws. Notably, they are winless in 11 matches since a 3-1 win over Luton Town in February. The Blades have conceded 97 goals so far, besides scoring 34. Their goal difference is -63.
Newcastle tame Sheffield United once again
Sheffield United lost the reverse fixture 8-0 earlier this season against the Magpies. They let in 13 goals across these two games. As per Opta, Sheffield United have lost four of their last five Premier League away matches against Newcastle.
Newcastle decimate the Blades
Anel Ahmedhodzic gave the visitors an early lead, heading from Gustavo Hamer's inswinging cross. The Magpies were level when Alexander Isak scored from Jacob Murphy's pass in the 26th minute. Sheffield United fell behind early in the second half when Bruno Guimaraes scored. Isak scored from the penalty spot after Anthony Gordon was fouled. An own goal made it 4-1 before Callum Wilson scored.
Isak races to 23 goals this season
Playing his 48th Premier League match, Isak has raced to 29 goals (A2). He has been truly sensational this season, being involved in 20 goals (G19 A1). Overall, he has 23 goals this season for Newcastle in all competitions.
Ninth relegation for Sheffield United; Isak makes these records
The Blades have now suffered their ninth relegation from top-flight football (level with Sheffield Wednesday). Birmingham City lead in terms of relegations (12). Isak has now clocked the most goals in a Premier League season for Newcastle after Alan Shearer (22 in 2003-04). Isak has scored in each of his last 7 matches at St James' Park in the competition.
