Stoke City secure comeback win against Sheffield United

Sam Gallagher scored a controversial winner as Stoke City defeated Sheffield United 2-1 in their first league game since May, extending their unbeaten run to five matches. Former England international Kalvin Phillips opened the scoring for Sheffield with a free-kick early in the second half before Jack McGlynn equalized from distance. The decisive goal came after an offside flag incident during which Gallagher appeared to receive a pass while positioned out of play; he then struck his dipping shot home on the half-volley finish, prompting pre-match tributes for former player Harry Burrows.