After a 12 year absence from the top flight, Sheffield United were once again back amongst the elite of English Football. A home draw against Liverpool on the first day of the season and wins over Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Newcastle United saw Sheffield United keep ahead of the relegation zone for much of the season. However, West Ham United's late run of good form, combined with a broken leg suffered by top scorer Rob Hulse against Chelsea that left the Blades lacking firepower up front, saw Sheffield United sucked into the relegation battle and they were relegated on the final day of the season on goal difference. Manager Neil Warnock resigned just days after their relegation was confirmed, ending a seven-year spell at the club he grew up supporting.
NOTE: I had to cut out Kevin Doyle's 16 second goal because the Premier League originally copyrighted the video and blocked it in all countries. Apologies.
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