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A record-breaking night at Old Trafford! Man Utd set new Premier League marker as Sheffield United take unwanted title in 4-2 defeat

Harry Maguire netted a record-breaking goal when he equalised against Sheffield United in the Premier League on Wednesday.

  • Records tumble at Old Trafford
  • Maguire scores crucial goal with for Red Devils
  • Manchester United beat Sheffield United 4-2

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Manchester United defender's strike in the 42nd minute - which brought the club back into the game against Sheffield United at Old Trafford - was the 1085th goal in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season, the most scored in a 20-team campaign in the league's history. It beat the previous record of 1084 goals which was created only last season.

1085 - Harry Maguire's goal was the 1085th scored in the Premier League season, the most in a 20-team campaign in the competition's history. Record.

— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) April 24, 2024

THE BIGGER PICTURE

The teams went on to score four more goals in the match as United clinched the clash 4-2. With the rock-bottom side conceding four in the night, they have now leaked 92 goals in the current campaign which is the most any team have conceded in the history of the league.

An unwanted record for Sheffield United 😳

Most goals conceded in a 38-game Premier League season.#MUNSHU #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/UWrDS517I1

— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) April 24, 2024

DID YOU KNOW?

The remarkable comeback win over The Blades has helped the Red Devils to reduce their gap with fourth-placed Aston Villa. Yet they still remain 13 points behind albeit with a game in hand.

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

20240421 Erik ten Hag

Erik ten Hag's side will be next seen in action on Saturday as they host another relegation-threatened side Burnley in a Premier League clash.

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