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The bizarre reason why Sheffield United’s manager was sent off against Southampton

Chris Wilder was sent off against Southampton
Chris Wilder was sent off against Southampton (Getty Images)
  • Southampton secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in the Championship.
  • Ross Stewart scored a second-half double for Southampton, overturning Tyrese Campbell's earlier opener for the Blades.
  • The match saw Southampton's Adam Armstrong miss a penalty and Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder receive a red card for kicking a ball into the stands.
  • A late equaliser for Sheffield United, scored by Sydie Peck, was controversially disallowed by the referee for a foul on the goalkeeper.
  • The win moved Southampton from 19th to 13th in the league table, while Sheffield United remained rooted to the bottom.
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