- Billy Sharp - 36'
Sheffield United go sixth with win over Norwich
A bullet header from Billy Sharp gave Sheffield United a 1-0 win over bottom side Norwich City to lift the Blades to sixth place in the Premier League table and move them closer to their dream of European football next season.
With Manchester City facing a possible European ban over breaches of financial fair play rules, Sheffield United have their sights set on a top-six finish, a feat they haven't managed since the 1974-75 season.
The hosts took the lead in the 36th minute when John Lundstram crossed for an unmarked Sharp to plant a firm header past Tim Krul, and they could have had a couple more before the break as Norwich struggled to match their intensity.
Norwich bolstered their attacking options at the break by sending on Josip Drmic to partner Teemo Pukki, and Drmic came close to scoring when his shot deflected off David McGoldrick and bounced off the crossbar in the 75th minute.
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The visitors continued to throw everything forward in an effort to find an equaliser, but United keeper Dean Henderson pulled off a string of fine saves, prompting the home fans to chant for him to be made "England's No.1."
The win lifts Sheffield United above Manchester United, who face Manchester City on Sunday, with 43 points from 28 games, while Norwich remain bottom on 21 points from 29 games.
Game Information
English Premier League Standings
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 16 | 12 | 3 | 1 | +21 | 39 |
| Chelsea | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | +18 | 35 |
| Arsenal | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | +18 | 33 |
| Nottingham Forest | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 31 |
| AFC Bournemouth | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | +6 | 28 |
| Aston Villa | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| Manchester City | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | +4 | 27 |
| Newcastle United | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | +6 | 26 |
| Fulham | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 25 |
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | +1 | 25 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | +14 | 23 |
| Brentford | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 23 |
| Manchester United | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | -1 | 22 |
| West Ham United | 17 | 5 | 5 | 7 | -8 | 20 |
| Everton | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -7 | 16 |
| Crystal Palace | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -8 | 16 |
| Leicester City | 17 | 3 | 5 | 9 | -16 | 14 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | -13 | 12 |
| Ipswich Town | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -16 | 12 |
| Southampton | 17 | 1 | 3 | 13 | -25 | 6 |
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