Chelsea vs Sheffield United result: Kurt Zouma scores late own goal as Blues let lead slip
Sheffield United came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw at Chelsea which leaves Frank Lampard still looking for a first home win in charge.
The Blues looked to have the points in the bag as Tammy Abraham's first-half double gave them a comfortable half-time lead, but the Blades mounted an impressive second-half recovery.
Callum Robinson got it under way less than a minute after the restart and then Kurt Zouma's own goal in the 87th minute earned a deserved point for the Blades.
Welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Sheffield United, kicking-off at 3pm at Stamford Bridge.
We'll bring you the latest team news from 2pm as soon as they're announced, beginning out full build-up to the game that will see a winner shoot into the top half of the table.
Until then, follow the latest from the early kick-off at St Mary's where Southampton host Manchester United.
Fikayo Tomori makes his first Premier League start for Chelsea against Sheffield United.
The England Under-21 international last played a league game for the Blues back in 2016 in a substitute appearance, but he got the nod ahead of Andreas Christensen.
The Blades handed a start to record signing Oli McBurnie, with David McGoldrick named on the bench.
The last time the clubs met was in 2006-07 with Chelsea winning both top-flight encounters without conceding a goal. Frank Lampard played in both games.
Sheffield United are looking to win at Chelsea for the first time since 1992, the Blades have conceded in each of their last 30 trips here, a run dating back to October 1922.
The teams are in the tunnel, kick off is about five minutes away. Can Chelsea claim another three points or will Sheffield United make some history of their own and take the win?
Kick off: Sheffield United get the match underway, it goes down the left hand side but Chelsea win the ball, Jorginho sends it to Barkley who wins a throw in for the home side.
Nerves from United. Emerson finds Abraham who gets in behind Egan. Abraham brings it down as O'Connell comes across to cover, he puts pressure of the Chelsea striker and Basham tracks back to clear the ball.
A cross field ball from Ross Barkley comes into Mason Mount, Baldock is there to challenge for the ball and he goes down as Mount gets in front of him. Mount takes Baldock down and there's a free kick to Sheffield Utd.
Emerson tries to advance into the United half and Robinson clips his legs to bring him down. Sheffield United win the ball back and Baldock brings the ball down the wing and plays it into the channel, Zouma is under pressure and he kicks the ball out for a throw in.
Sheffield United try a ball over the top down the left side as Freeman tries to get on the end of it. The pass is heavy and it leaves no chance for Freeman to chase it down.
Neither side has dominated so far, it's been a scrappy game without no chances of note.
Pulisic and Barkley combine to work the ball out wide to Azpilicueta who sends the ball into the box.
Abraham wins the header and sends it at Henderson. The Sheffield United goalkeeper spills the ball and Abraham reacts first to wrap his foot around the ball and find the back of the net.
Mount and Emerson take advantage of Sheffield Utd losing the ball on the edge of their box. Emerson puts the ball into the area and Henderson claims it.
Sheffield Utd come forward and put pressure on Zouma, his clearance only finds Basham who puts his foot through one and sends it high and wide.
Stevens makes an error and gives away a dangerous free kick on the edge of the 'D' just right of centre. Barkley takes the free kick and hits the wall.
CHANCE! Good link up play between Abraham and Kovacic on the edge of the 18-yard-box. Abraham gives the ball to Kovacic who drops his shoulder and gets into the box, he shoots back across goal but sends it wide of the far post.
Chelsea vs Sheffield United kicks off at 3pm on Saturday 31 August.
Where can I watch it?
The match will not be shown live on TV in the United Kingdom, with highlights on Match of the Day on BBC One at 10:30pm. Follow the live updates with The Independent’s blog throughout the afternoon.
