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Which of these top PL facts do you know about Sheffield United?

Before Crystal Palace host Sheffield United this Saturday at Selhurst Park, check out these top facts on the Blades in the Premier League...

  • Sheffield United’s game against Manchester United on 15th August 1992 was the very first Premier League match to be played, and ended in a 2-1 victory for the Blades courtesy of a Brian Deane double. Deane remains their top PL goalscorer with 15 goals.

  • In 2006/07 United were relegated on the last day of the season after losing 1-2 at home to Wigan Athletic. The result left them on the same points total as Wigan but with an inferior goal difference of -23 compared to the Latics' -22.