Sheffield United: A Disallowed Goal With Its Effects
Dropping crucial points. Since Sheffield United had a draw, it put them 1 point behind Manchester United instead of 1 point in front.
These dropped points will be crucial in the race for European football when it comes to its final matches. As there are multiple teams still in the running for a few spots, every single point counts.
If Sheffield had won, not only would pressure be put on Manchester United but every team below as well. A win would give Sheffield the upper hand in future matchdays as the match against Aston Villa was just a game in hand.
But just think about it? A point above Man U and 2 points below Chelsea would tighten up the race and increase Sheffield’s chances at qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Sadly, nothing can be changed and Sheffield just has to take the draw and the 1 point.
The added pressure
Sheffield United could have been sitting in 5th place right now, but instead are still in 6th. A draw in that fashion will be tough for the players. Sheffield has 2 options on how they can counter.
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They can either let it go completely and forget it or they can use it as motivation. Sheffield United will take this professionally and will not let it get into their heads.
However Sheffield wants to go about this is their choice, but there will be added pressure. The player will feel like they had it but then lost it. Going forward, every match will be more crucial than if they had won.
There will definitely be some regret for how things turned out. Sheffield’s pressure to perform will soon increase with every point dropped.