Live On the memories Tonight Sheffield United v Leicester City League Cup 2nd Round

Aug 22, 2017
7 min read

The lads are here!

Craig Shakespeare's squad have arrived at Bramall Lane for this evening's encounter with newly-promoted Sheffield United.

Ben Chilwell and Christian Fuchs

Both players start Tuesday's tie at Sheffield United.

Team News on the Memories

Tonight’s starting XI: Hamer, Amartey, Maguire, Fuchs, Chilwell, Musa, Ndidi, King (c), Gray, Ulloa, Slimani. #ShuLei

Subs: Jakupovic, Knight, Mendy, Mahrez, Albrighton, Vardy, Okazaki. #ShuLei

Craig Shakespeare makes eight changes to the side that beat Brighton on Saturday.

The Carabao Cup trophy

Leicester City have lifted the League Cup three times.

The Carabao Cup sits pitchside prior to kick-off at Bramall Lane...

Warm reception for Maguire As the PA accouncer reads out the line-ups for tonight's game, one man gets a special round of applause from the home fans inside the Bramall Lane stadium bowl. Harry Maguire rose through the ranks at the Blades and starts against his former club this evening.

Strong City support tonight 2,200 expected to attend , no entry on the door

The Foxes faithful have made the trip to Bramall Lane for tonight's game. You can follow the Match Centre here - http://leic.it/2x52Bi3

Shakespeare oversees warm-ups

Craig Shakespeare

Craig Shakespeare watches on as his side prepare for Sheffield United in the EFL Cup.

The manager has made eight changes to the starting XI that beat Brighton last time out.

We are nearly ready to go here at Bramall Lane where the Foxes face the Blades. #ShuLei

City complete their warm-ups Andy King skippers the side against the Blades.

The Foxes head to Bramall Lane on the back of a 2-0 Premier League win against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Teams exit the tunnel

City and the Blades exit the tunnel of the oldest professional football stadium in the world.

Come on, lads! Carabao Cup time! changes for the Foxes as Andy King wears the armband.

1 - Here we go!

Sheffield United frontman Evans gets the game underway at Bramall Lane.

1 - Musa attempt

With just 37 seconds on the clock, Musa strikes wide from the edge of the box.

3 - Lafferty fouls Maguire

The centre back strides out of defence and attempts to trigger an attack, but he's hauled down by Lafferty, who's shown the yellow card.

A brilliant following...

6 - Cross cleared Gray's positive down the right and sends in a delivery, only for it to be cut out and cleared.

10 - City come forward

A nice move sees Gray play in Musa, but the Nigerian's cross sails out of play.

12 - Musa!

He makes a darting run through the middle and latches onto Slimani's pass before firing into the side-netting.

#lcfc getting good numbers forward but no real chances yet. Fuchs partners Maguire at the back while it's Ulloa and Slimani up top. #ShuLei

14 - Hamer's first stop

The City 'keeper is alert to a long-range effort from Carruthers, before Eastwood denies Gray from a tight angle at the other end.

17 - Tame Evans header

The striker looks to be in plenty of space, but he's chased down by Maguire and heads into the hands of Hamer.

19 - Gray off target

Ulloa holds it up well and tees up Musa, who eventually finds Gray on the edge. The winger curls a first-time shot over the bar.

20 - Musa booked

The Nigerian brings down the advancing Lundstram on the left wing. Thankfully the Blades are wasteful with their free-kick and now City have a throw-in.

22 - Hamer saves

More action for Hamer as the stopper blocks Lafferty's shot before collecting the loose ball on the line.

Wilfred Ndidi

Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi takes the ball beyond Ched Evans.

Both sides are finding themselves in advanced positions here at Bramall Lane, but it's still goalless.

24 - Slimani booked

The Algerian arrives late on a Sheffield United defender as he attempts to chase down the ball and is shown a yellow card for his troubles.

#lcfc striker Leonardo Ulloa puts Sheffield United's John Lundstram under pressure at Bramall Lane. #ShuLei

28 - Lundstram denied

The central midfielder hits one with his left foot from distance, but City stand strong to block.

32 - Chilwell down

The referee stops play after Chilwell rides a challenge. Thankfully, the left back is up and running again.

34 - Chilwell!

The left back drives forward and unleashes an effort from 25 yards, but it flies wide.

10 mins left in the half and still goalless. The Foxes are seeing more of the ball and are getting closer as Chilwell forces a save. #ShuLei

36 - Another Chilwell attempt

This time, Chilwell is denied by Eastwood, who gets down low to palm away the effort.

Islam Slimani

The Algerian striker looks is crowded out by the Sheffield United defence.

Ulloa and Slimani are battling away upfront for the Foxes, but there's still no goals here in Sheffield.

Still goalless

38 - Maguire nods over

After King had won the corner, Gray delivered and found Maguire, who got up well before heading just off target under pressure. Unlucky.

41 - Foxes threaten

A series of City corners sees King, Ndidi and Slimani all denied. Positive from the 2015/16 Premier League champions.

45 - Two minutes to play

We'll have two minutes of added time at the end of the first period here.

All square here at Bramall Lane. Chilwell has gone closest for City, while Slimani, Ndidi and Gray have also had attempts on goal

Half-time

Sheffield united 0

Leicester city 0

Carabao Cup rules

A reminder that if it's level after 90 minutes, we'll play 30 minutes of extra-time and each side are allowed an extra substitution.

Then, it's 'ABBA' style penalties...

46 - Back underway

Here we go then, another 45 minutes to come. King gets the ball rolling for City.

Confirmation of 11,280 fans at Bramall Lane tonight, with 2,264 away.

48 - Hamer stands strong

King's clearance deflects off a Blades man and into the path of Lavery, who composes himself before sending a powerful half-volley straight at Hamer.

50 - Slimani brought down

The Algerian flies down the left as City counter, but he's fouled by Baldock.

GOOOOOAL! YES, DEMARAI! 1-0

Superb solo effort from the winger, who slips past two markers before slotting under Eastwood to open the scoring. What a goal!

54 - Yellow for Lundstram

There's a coming together in the centre of the pitch and the Blades midfielder is shown a yellow card.

Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell looks to press forward at Bramall Lane.

Pressure has told for City then. Will we see a second clean sheet in two games? Let's hope so...

58 - Slimani offside

Good run from the Algerian, but he's gone too soon and he's flagged offside. Close.

Demarai Gray

Demarai Gray celebrates as he puts the Foxes 1-0 up against Sheffield United in the League Cup.

Wait until you see this goal...First of the season for Gray

62 - Sharp comes on

The scorer of Saturday's winner against Barnsley is sent on by Wilder.

IT'S 2-0! SLIMANI 0-2

Ulloa brings it down and offloads to King, who takes a touch to set himself before slipping in Slimani. The Algerian rounds Eastwood and converts to double City's lead! Yesssssssss!

65 - GRAY! Gray curls one towards goal, but Eastwood pulls off an excellent save to deny the winger his second of the game.

SLIMANI BRACE! YES! 0-3

The striker's second goal in just four minutes makes it 3-0 to Leicester City with just over 20 minutes to play. Credit to Gray for a fine ball in from the left, too. Come on!

Foxes forward @slimaniislam nets a four-minute brace to give #lcfc a 3-0 lead here in Sheffield. #ShuLei

71 - Chilwell effort

The left back has done a fine job of getting forward this evening and this time sees a strike deflect wide. Close!

74 - Slimani goal ruled out

The City frontman slides in Ndidi's cross at the back post, only for the flag to go up against the Foxes midfielder.

Slimani has just had the ball in the net for a third time after a brilliant run from Ndidi... but the offside flag goes up! #ShuLei

Islam Slimani

A joyful Islam Slimani celebrates as he fires another goal in for the visitors.

Three goals in the space of 15 second-half minutes sees the Foxes 3-0 up and in control at Bramall Lane.

80 - Gray denied

Gray brings down a Musa pass before seeing his effort blocked. The corner is eventually cleared by the hosts.

Substitution for City sees young defender Knight come on for Maguire to make his first-team debut for the Club.

Mendy Ndidi First change for the Foxes as Papy Mendy gets a warm reception from the away fans. #lcfc looking good at 3-0 up. #ShuLei

Goal. The hosts pull one back. 1-3

Lavery's cross ends up finding the back of the net and Sheffield United have a goal back.

Goal. Lavery's cross catches everyone off-guard and sneaks into the top corner from the right.

85 - Slimani!

Musa pulls it back for the striker, who would have a hat-trick if it were not for a fine block. Unlucky!

89 - Close from Musa

The striker twists and turns before being denied by Eastwood. At the other end, Knight puts in a vital block. Corner to the Blades.

90 - Four minutes added on

We'll play an additional four minutes here in Sheffield.

YES MUSA! 4-1! 1-4

After a tireless performance, the Nigerian finally has his goal. His first shot is blocked, but he tucks away the rebound to restore City's three-goal lead in injury time.