PREMIER LEAGUE football returns to Bramall Lane after a 12-year absence as Sheffield United host Crystal Palace on the second weekend of the new season.

The Blades earned promotion to the top flight with a magical 2nd-placed finish in the Championship last term.

And they marked their return to the big time with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth last weekend, Billy Sharp notching an 88th-minute equaliser to send the travelling support into raptures.

Meanwhile, Palace's start to the campaign was not quite as enthralling as they were held to a goalless affair by ten-man Everton at Selhurst Park.

What time does Sheffield United vs Crystal Palace kick off?

This Premier League clash will take place on Sunday, August 18.

It will kick off at 2pm.

The match will be held at Bramall Lane in Sheffield.

What TV channel is it on and can I live stream it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event.

Coverage will commence one hour before kick-off, at 1pm.

Sky Sports customers will be able to live stream the game online via the app on their computer, tablet and mobile devices.

Those without a subscription can purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £8.99.

Highlights will be shown later on Sunday evening on BBC One's Match of the Day.

Alternatively, you can catch all the Premier League highlights on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel.

What is the team news?

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has no fresh injury or suspension concerns heading into the game.

Oliver McBurnie and Luke Freeman were substitutes against Bournemouth but are in line to start here.

For Palace, Wilfried Zaha could return to the starting eleven after beginning last weekend's draw with Everton on the bench.

New signings Gary Cahill, Victor Camarasa and James McCarthy will all be pushing for starts.

The Eagles will be without centre-back pairing James Tomkins and Mamadou Sakho, as well as Jeffrey Schlupp.

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