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Forced off early Osborn was forced off in the first half of Sunday's clash with Tottenham.

Impact Osborn was added to the starting XI despite a hamstring injury and made it just five minutes before being forced off. He finishes the season with 24 appearances (14 starts) and a pair of assists. It was a tough year for the team as a whole and Osborn was decent when on the pitch, but he couldn't drive play enough to stave off a seemingly inevitable relegation.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Osborn (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Spurs.

Impact Osborn missed out against Everton due to this hamstring injury but he's recovered enough to get back on the pitch for the finale. Osborn has been a consistent start at left wing-back when fit, going the full 90 more often than not and being one of the lone bright spots creatively.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out with knock Osborn was held out of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Everton due to injury, according to Danny Hall of The Star.

Impact Osborn faced a late fitness test Friday ahead of the Everton contest but did not pass, leaving him unavailable Saturday. However, the injury looks only to be a minor one, appearing to be more of a knock. That being said, he will look for a clean week of training and a return on May 19 against Tottenham for the season finale before being sent back down to the EFL Championship following their relegation.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Unlucky own goal Osborn generated an own goal, two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 5-1 defeat versus Newcastle United.

Impact Osborn was saddled with an unlucky own goal Saturday when a corner routine resulted in the ball finding the back of Osborn's heel and, in turn, the back of the Sheffield United net. The own goal withstanding; Osborn has been a positive influence for Sheffield United of late, having started each of their previous five matches and attempted at least one cross in each match en route to creating four chances.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Osborn's own goal gives Newcastle 4-1 lead v. Sheffield United | Premier League

APRIL 27 • YOUTUBE

Provides assist in loss Osborn assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Manchester United.

Impact Osborn was selected to the starting XI for the fourth successive match Wednesday as Sheffield United fell 2-4 to Manchester United. Osborn made good on his opportunity by providing his second assist of the campaign. During his four-game stretch in the starting XI, Osborn has attempted at least one cross in each appearance (17 crosses, three accurate).

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses, two accurate Osborn generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Brentford.

Impact Osborn has attempted five crosses in three of his last four starts. But unlike the other three, he logged multiple accurate crosses Saturday. During the four-start span, Osborn recorded 19 crosses with an accurate cross averaged per game.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus Luton Town Osborn delivered an assist and made three tackles (one won) during Saturday's 3-1 win over Luton Town.

Impact Osborn made his first start since August and, after a quiet first half, he made a huge contribution during the final frame, assisting Vinicius for the goal that sealed the 3-1 win in the 73rd minute. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet of the season for the attacker and he'll hope this helps him to get more regular first team minutes moving forward.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Chelsea clash Osborn (groin) is in the squad to face Chelsea on Saturday.

Impact Osborn returns from a groin injury which has kept him out of Sheffield's past three matches. The midfielder has started in just three of his eight league appearances this season.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return to training Osborn (groin) is set to return to training ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea, per the Star.

Impact Osborn is set to make a return Saturday after missing the last three matches with a groin injury. He had previous come off the bench the last five games played since returning from his first groin injury. Despite starting the first three matches of the season, the midfielder is set to remain on the bench until he can keep healthy for the team.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets minutes Saturday Osborn had one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Manchester United.

Impact Osborn was back in action Saturday after missing the last five matches with a groin injury. He could return to the starting XI once he builds back full match fitness, having started his previous three matches prior to his injury.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Saturday Osborn (groin) is expected to be an option for Saturday's match against Manchester United, according to manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Impact Osborn looks set to be in the squad Saturday after missing roughly the last two months with a groin injury. While it doesn't sound like he's ready to start, he should be set for some minutes to get his fitness back at a reasonable level. Once healthy, he figures to return to the starting XI with Luke Thomas and Jayden Bogle both in danger of losing their jobs on the wing.

OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing extended absence Osborn (groin) will not be back in the short term after manager Paul Heckingbottom told reporters Thursday, "Lowey and Ben (Osborn) are going to be a while."

Impact At this point, Osborn should probably be considered out indefinitely until the manager provides a more concrete recovery timeline. Prior to getting hurt, Osborn started each of the opening three matches of the campaign. If Anis Ben Slimane (thigh) is deemed fit enough, he could be in contention to slot into Osborn's spot in the starting XI, with Tom Davies another option as well.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with leg injury Osborn was forced off in the first half of Sunday's match against Manchester City with a leg injury.

Impact Osborn was forced off in the 17th minute being replaced by Yasser Larouci. More information about the extent of Osborn's injury should be revealed following the match.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Sunday Osborn had one shot not on target, two chances created and one tackle won in Sunday's 1-0 win against Everton.

Impact Osborn is playing in a more forward role, but his overall numbers haven't changed much. Since scoring in early April, he's managed no shots on target and six chances created in his last five starts, most of them against weaker competition.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

City running away with title, Liverpool closes in on Chelsea

Liverpool's 3-0 victory at Arsenal has provided a reminder of the quality that had the champions still leading the Premier League in December before imploding

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leeds sends Sheffield United closer to drop with 2-1 win

Phil Jagielka’s own-goal gave Leeds a 2-1 victory over Sheffield United and consigned the last-place team to a 24th Premier League defeat of the season

APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Osborn nets Sheffield United equalizer against Leeds United | Premier League

APRIL 3, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Ben Osborn - patient, 'difficult to shift' and 'makes... Midfielder Osborn had to wait for his chance at Sheffield United but has helped bring back some attacking vigour down their left flank

JULY 23, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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