As the sun set over Bramall Lane, Sheffield United snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea deep into stoppage time.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side looked to be on course for three crucial points in their pursuit of European qualification after Noni Madueke’s thunderous 66th minute strike put them 2-1 up. However, Oli McBurnie struck in the 94th minute to level the scores and ensure a share of the spoils.
Chelsea Take Early Lead
Chelsea had taken an early lead through Thiago Silva’s close-range 11th minute header, but Jayden Bogle drew the struggling Blades level just after the half-hour mark with a neat finish past Djordje Petrovic.
Madueke Looked to Have Won It
The game looked to be heading the Blues’ way when the excellent Madueke lashed home from the right flank, but Chris Wilder’s battling side refused to lie down.
McBurnie’s Last minute goal
As the sun dipped below the horizon, McBurnie pounced in the 94th minute to spark wild celebrations among the home faithful. The dramatic late equalizer leaves Sheffield United rooted to the bottom but provides hope in their improbable survival fight.
For Chelsea, it was two points critically dropped in their bid to gatecrash the European places. Pochettino will be left rueing his side’s inability to see out the win as the sun set on a pulsating Bramall Lane contest.
