Sheffield United have set the record for the worst start ever to an English Premier League season.
Having lost woefully to Arsenal on Saturday, October 28, 2023, it meant that Paul Heckingbottom’s side have picked up just one point from 10 Premier League matches.
The Gunners smashed Sheffield United 5-0 at the Emirates Stadium, with Eddie Nketiah scoring a hat-trick to help his side secure an outstanding victory.
The Blades have also suffered other embarrassing losses this season, including losing 8-0 to Newcastle United at Bramall Lane, and 3-1 to Fulham at Craven Cottage.
Sheffield United have conceded 29 goals this campaign, and they sit 20th on the English Premier League table, scoring just 7 goals from 10 matches.
Their only point recorded this season came against Everton on September 2, 2023, a 2-2 draw against Sean Dyche’s side.
They have an interesting list of fixtures ahead, matches that could make or mar their season.
The Blades have Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bramall Lane next Saturday, November 4, 2023, and Robert De Zerbi’s Brighton on the 12th of November, 2023.
They have a home clash against Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouth in November.
Reports indicate that Sheffield United are considering dismissing manager Heckingbottom, following the club’s horrible start to life in the Premier League.
Sheffield United Premier League record
In the history of the English Premier League, only two teams have picked up one point or less in their first 10 league games.
Shockingly, Sheffield United are the only club to have done so. In the 2020/21 season, the same misfortunes befell them, and this campaign they have also repeated it.
Following their poor start to the 2020/21 season, they were relegated to the Championship, as they ended the season with 23 points from 38 matches.
All indicators are pointing towards the same occurrence happening this season, with their fortunes not looking like it is going to change anytime soon.
Sheffield United still have gigantic teams like Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea to play before the end of the year, with Aston Villa and Brentford also on their fixture list for December.
They have a herculean task ahead of them, with their inability to score and defend being a massive worry.
The Blades have an injury list of several important players, including; Max Lowe, Tom Davies, and Anel Ahmedhodzic.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side would have to wield a magic wand for their fortunes to improve, so as to avoid dropping down to the Championship like they did in the 2020/21 season.
Amongst all the teams that got promoted to the top-flight, Sheffield United have picked up the least points, although they all sit in the relegation zone, with Burnley and Luton Town sitting 19th and 18th respectively.
