While Roy Hodgson’s men managed to take a point from their clash with Leicester, Sheffield United’s abysmal run continued with a narrow defeat to fellow strugglers Burnley in midweek.
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This was after a late Gylfi Sigurdsson goal gave them a 1-0 win at bottom team Sheffield United on Saturday
The Blades are currently bottom of the table with just two points to show from their first 14 matches of the 2020-21 campaign, while Everton sit fourth, just five points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Chris Wilder’s bottom-placed team looked set to claim all three points at the Amex Stadium despite being reduced to 10 men late in the first half.
Meanwhile, the Seagulls head into the contest at the Amex Stadium sitting just two points above the relegation zone after four matches without a win.
The Blades are without a win in 11 matches this campaign and are bottom of the division, while the Saints returned to winning ways last time out to climb into sixth place.
The Foxes moved above both Spurs and Liverpool in the table after ending a four-game winless run at an empty Bramall Lane, to push the Blades ever closer to a return to the Championship.
The Blades enter today’s contest on a five-game losing streak, while Leicester have lost back-to-back matches in the top flight and three of their last four overall.
West Bromwich Albion welcome Sheffield United to The Hawthorns tonight in a battle between the Premier League’s bottom two.
The 19-year-old striker’s deal expires in June and he was the subject of summer interest from Chris Wilder and Sheffield United, who had a £3 million bid turned down and baulked at his £15 million valuation.
The Hammers make the long trip to Yorkshire on the back of a last-gasp victory over Fulham before the international break, a result which moved the Hammers up to 12th position in the standings.
Chelsea defender Guehi, who is currently on loan at Swansea, and Crystal Palace midfielder Eze returned to their respective clubs on Monday, while Sheffield United forward Brewster left the squad on Sunday.
David McGoldrick’s sharp flick put the Blades into an early lead, but the Blues hit back for a tenacious turnaround victory.
Chelsea and Manchester City also enjoyed victories to keep up their chase, on a day which witnessed only three matches
The Blades have only picked up one point from their six league games this season to sit 19th in the table, while City are down in 13th with eight points to show from their opening five matches of 2020-21.
But the English Premier League champions were made to dig deep for the points.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were held to a contentious 2-2 draw by Everton in the Merseyside derby last weekend, but will be heavy favourites to beat a Sheffield United side with only one point to their name so far.
Lookman scored the opening goal in the 77th minute, but constant pressure from United enabled them to level the game in the 85th from the penalty spot through Billy Sharp.
The Gunners scored two goals in four minutes to grab a 2-1 victory, as their misfiring attack finally found its rhythm.
Saka was included in Gareth Southgate’s squad this week for England’s forthcoming internationals against Wales, Belgium and Denmark