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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Championship: Sheffield United regain top spot and Cardiff claim derby spoils

Saturday 18th January 2025, 5:35PM

Harrison Burrows scores twice in leaders’ 2-0 victoryBlackburn lose to Oxford; Pompey stun MiddlesbroughHarrison Burrows scored both goals as Sheffield United moved back to the top of the Championship with a dominant 2-0 win against Norwich. Burrows opened the scoring in the 22nd minute following a defensive lapse from Shane Duffy, chesting the ball down before firing in a shot which hit both posts before crossing the line. Gustavo Hamer went close with a spectacular effort before Harrison scored his and United’s second from the spot on the hour after Ben Chrisene fouled Sam McCallum.Cameron Brannagan struck a stunning free-kick winner as Oxford United beat play-off chasing Blackburn 1-0 to make it six league games unbeaten under new manager Gary Rowett. Siriki Dembele was brought down by Callum Brittain just outside the area and Brannagan drove the 67th-minute free-kick high into the far corner of the net with goalkeeper Aynsley Pears helpless. United have won all three home games since Rowett took over from Des Buckingham in December. Continue reading...

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