Boss Roy Hodgson leapt to the defence of Crystal Palace goalkeeper Vicente Guaita after his own goal handed Sheffield United all three points at Selhurst Park. It was a very windy day and not an easy game to play in that respect,” he said. After taking a second look, the sending off was downgraded to a yellow, but it did little to appease the Palace supporters who wanted Blades full-back George Baldock dismissed in the first half. Madley kept his cards in his pocket this time and Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder felt both decisions were correct in the end. “We are not a malicious side, but we are competitive and this is a competitive sport,” the Blades boss insisted.

Source: Express February 01, 2020 18:45 UTC