Sheffield United goalkeeper Michael Cooper was left to rue a costly late lapse as his side fell to a 1-0 home defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Raúl Jiménez scored the only goal in the 90th minute at Bramall Lane on Saturday, 13 September, ending the Blades' three-game winning run.
Cooper spoke after the final whistle, pinpointing the moment his team switched off. "In the 90th minute, we've switched off and let them in," the goalkeeper said. He added, "Really disappointed with that. We know how disappointed the fans will be going home."
The decisive moment came from a miscued shot by Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle, which fell kindly for Jiménez to finish. The result leaves Sheffield United 14th in the Championship table, five points adrift of the automatic promotion places.
Despite the setback, the broader picture remains positive. The team's recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five matches, a sequence that includes victories over Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers. You can review the full schedule and upcoming challenges on the club's fixtures page.
Cooper and his teammates must now regroup quickly. Their next assignment is a midweek fixture, with the squad looking to bounce back and climb the standings.
Sheffield United were eliminated from the League Cup on Tuesday, losing 1-0 to Fleetwood Town. The only goal came in the 57th minute, a Rhys Norrington-Davies own goal. The Blades' recent form now stands at three wins and two losses from their last five matches. Manager Chris Wilder made five substitutions in the second half, but his side could not find an equalizer despite having 66% possession.
