OLIVER MCBURNIE NEWS

Notches assist in victory McBurnie assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Valencia.

Impact McBurnie set up Alberto Moleiro for a shot from the center of the box, which he buried to give their squad a 3-1 lead in the 84th minute of play. The assist marked the first goal contribution in the last seven outings for McBurnie, who is now up to three assists on the year. This also marked his second consecutive game and fifth game this season where he registered a season-high two chances created.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assists again McBurnie assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact McBurnie has been dong a fine job during his first season in La Liga, recording two assists in a row for Las Palmas. He will surely remain in the starting XI for the team, where he's started all three games in the attack, logging in five chances and four tackles (three won).

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

First Spanish goal involvement McBurnie had an assist while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Leganes.

Impact McBurnie set up Sandro Ramirez in the 93rd minute assisting Las Palmas' lone goal while tying for the team-high with two chances created. The assist was the forward's first goal involvement with his new club after moving to Spain in the summer.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Las Palmas McBurnie has signed with Las Palmas out of free agency, according to the club.

Impact McBurnie has finally found his new club out of free agency, as he is set to head to Spain to join Las Palmas. He previously played with Sheffield in the Premier League, starting in 15 of his 21 appearances in the 2023/24 campaign while notching six goals on 33 shots and three assists on 12 chances created. He is likely to see a prominent role within his new team and has a good chance of being a regular starter as long as he stays healthy.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season McBurnie won't return in the 2023/24 season, manager Chris Wilder told reporters Friday.

Impact McBurnie is done for the season after undergoing a scan for an undisclosed issue earlier in the week. It's a blow for the forward, who finishes the season with his best Premier League return, six goals and three assists in 21 appearances (15 starts.) Ben Brereton Diaz and Cameron Archer will lead the line with McBurnie out.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal versus Chelsea McBurnie scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Chelsea.

Impact McBurnie earned his third goal involvement in as many games with a strike in second half stoppage time to knot the game at two apiece. He was inserted back into the starting lineup after being a substitute last time out away to Liverpool and also won a tackle and made multiple clearances for the fourth game in a row.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Lacked clinical finishing at Vitality McBurnie registered three shots (two on goal) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-2 draw with AFC Bournemouth. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact McBurnie was not at his sharpest Saturday. He had opportunities but did not apply the clinical finishing required to get the better of Cherries keepers, Neto. He was subbed after 69 minutes. The Scottish striker is often used from the bench versus as a starting choice, and it has been four appearances since he last found the net.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Available to face Brighton McBurnie (calf) is available from the bench for Sunday's match against Brighton.

Impact McBurnie has missed the past two matches through injury. The forward has scored two goals and provided an assist across his last three Premier League appearances, but Will Osula leads the line for the Blades on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

In question for Brighton match McBurnie (calf) is facing a late fitness test going into Sunday's contest against Brighton, as manager Chris Wilder told reporters, "We've had a couple of setbacks recently, the li...

Impact McBurnie has been absent for the club's past two matches due to his calf issues but now eyes a return Sunday. If he is chosen for the team sheet, he will most likely end up on the bench and won't be rushed into play with an injury that can easily be aggravated again, especially after facing a late fitness test. However, he will look to start in their next match if healthy, as in between all of his injury concerns this season, he has still been a regular starter when available, starting in nine of the 13 matches he was eligible to play in.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf tightness McBurnie (calf) has been dealing with a tightness in his calf that saw him sit out during last Saturday's clash with Aston Villa, according to manager Chris Wilder per Dany Hall of...

Impact Wilder mentioned Sunday that keeping McBurnie out may have saved him for a more serious injury, which is a positive sign for his availability Saturday. Even if he is ruled healthy, the forward could start on the bench, with Will Osula the favorite to start at forward.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assists in loss McBurnie assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Crystal Palace.

Impact McBurnie lands on the scoresheet again with two goals and one assist in the last three matches played. He has struggled with some minor injuries on the campaign that has prevented him to be a consistent member of the starting XI especially with just 13 appearances with Sheffield United, nine of them coming as starts.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Scores game tying goak McBurnie scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus West Ham United.

Impact A collision with West Ham keeper's resulted in a late penalty that resulted in a point Sunday. It was also his fourth goal of the season and his second in two games played.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat McBurnie scored once from two shots and created one chance in Tuesday's 3-2 loss against Sheffield United.

Impact McBurnie scored his third of the season when the ball broke to him in space in the area. With half the season gone, the striker is three short of his best ever Premier League haul of six, which he achieved with Sheffield United in 2019/20. He will has been in and out of the starting XI this season due to both injuries and suspensions and should keep his place for the visit to Manchester City on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return McBurnie generated one interception in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Chelsea.

Impact McBurnie is still struggling to find goals during his first season in the Premier League since the 2019/20 campaign, totaling just thus far. He's also missed a few games already through both injuries and suspension, earning him seven starts in nine appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served McBurnie is available for Saturday's match against Chelsea after serving his two-match suspension.

Impact McBurnie is back as an option for Sheffield, having served his two-match suspension against Brentford and Liverpool due to a straight red card. The forward has been a rotational player for much of the season, so he probably won't return to the starting XI immediately but could be in contention for that spot moving forward after serving his ban.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Brentford McBurnie is suspended for Saturday's clash with Brentford.

Impact McBurnie will miss a second match due to the suspension, likely keeping James McAtee in the starting XI. McBurnie will return for a Dec. 16 trip to Chelsea, where he will be a good candidate to partner Cameron Archer in the attack.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection McBurnie is an option for Saturday's clash with Brentford after serving a one-match ban.

Impact McBurnie was banned for a mid-week clash with Liverpool, pushing James McAtee into the starting XI. McBurnie is now fit and available once more and should be an option for the first team ahead of a Saturday clash with Brentford, where he will likely partner Cameron Archer in attack.

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in first half McBurnie was sent off in the first half of Saturday's match against Burnley.

Impact McBurnie was shown his second yellow card in first half stoppage time, forcing an already trailing Sheffield United down to ten men. The forward will be suspended for mid week action against Liverpool with James McAtee a candidate to replace him in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores consolation goal in defeat McBurnie fired four shots, scoring with his one on-target effort. He also executed a cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat by AFC Bournemouth.

Impact McBurnie came on from the bench on Saturday after 46 for Vinicius Souza. He was not effective, his performance being inline with an overall abysmal Sheffield team effort. The Blades only managed two shots-on-target, McBurnie scored from one of these with a stoppage time header. From seven appearances (five starts) he has scored twice and delivered an assist.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench to start McBurnie (groin) is in the squad to face Bournemouth on Saturday.

Impact McBurnie returns from a groin injury in time to take up a role on the bench against the Cherries. The forward has scored just once and provided an assist in six appearances as Cameron Archer and James McAtee lead the line for the Blades on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training over break McBurnie (groin) was pictured in training Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Bournemouth.

Impact McBurnie was expected to return following the break and this is confirmation of that after missing the last three league matches. If all is well, and it's expected to be, McBurnie could be immediately back in the starting XI against Bournemouth. While he only has one goal in five starts, his experience and height add something no other striker on the team has.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out on Sunday McBurnie is not in the match day squad to face Brighton on Sunday.

Impact McBurnie misses out on his third straight match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The forward was a game time decision in the buildup and will likely return following the international break.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will be game time decision McBurnie's (groin) availability for Sunday's match against Brighton is in doubt, according to manager Paul Heckingbottom. "(McBurnie and Ahmedhodzic) Potentially. Both out today. T...

Impact McBurnie may return on Sunday but seems to be closer to missing another match as he continues to recover from a groin injury. The forward has been participating in training this week, but based on manager Paul Heckingbottom's statements, they don't want to rush their forward back into play. If he doesn't play, expect him to return after the international break and for Benie Traore or Will Osula to fill his spot in the starting XI against Brighton.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next week McBurnie (groin) will aim for a return for Nov 12 trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, per manager Paul Heckingbottom. "It shouldn't be long. This game is too early, the next game is a...

Impact McBurnie has avoided a serious injury to his groin, but is expected to miss Saturday's clash with the Wolves. He has scored once in six matches, five of them coming as starts. Either Gustavo Hamer or Rhian Brewster will likely get the call to start at forward alongside Cameron Archer for the time being.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return next week McBurnie (groin) will aim for a return for Nov 12 trip to Brighton & Hove Albion, per manager Paul Heckingbottom. "It shouldn't be long. This game is too early, the next game is a...

Impact McBurnie has avoided a serious injury to his groin, but is expected to miss Saturday's clash with the Wolves. He has scored once in six matches, five of them coming as starts. Either Gustavo Hamer or Rhian Brewster will likely get the call to start at forward alongside Cameron Archer for the time being.

NOVEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE