John Lundstram celebrates putting Sheffield
United in front of Crystal Palace (Reuters)Following good play down the left from Jack O'Connell, Freeman cut into the penalty area. His low shot
was parried by Guaita, but he could only push the ball into the path of Lundstram, who steered his effort
home from eight yards.
Palace replied with a curling attempt from Andros Townsend which Henderson had to push away to safety.
Chances became less frequent for the Blades after the goal as the game became a little fractious. Baldock
and Palace substitute James McCarthy were both booked after a confrontation in the 74th minute.
O'Connell saw a far-post header blocked by Guaita, while club-record signing Ollie McBurnie tamely
looped a header onto the roof of the net.
But Palace were not creating anything either, and the hosts comfortably saw out the match.
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