SUNK AND DISORDERLY

Wilder's hit with another bunch of fives as Blades lose their heads 

- ROSS HEPPENSTALL

WHEN you are already staring relegation in the face, you simply have to be ultra-disciplined to have any hope of picking up points.

That Mason Holgate was sent off for an early horror tackle merely helped Brighton to victory and pounded another huge nail in Sheffield United's Premier League coffin.

The on-loan Everton defender saw red for a shocking high challenge on Kaoru Mitoma in the 13th minute and with the game goalless.

It was another self-inflicted wound for the rock-bottom Blades, who lost 5-0 at Bramall Lane for the second home game running.

Eleven minutes later, the high-flying Seagulls were 2-0 up after close-range strikes from Facundo Buonanotte and Danny Welbeck.

The pair were on target when Roberto De Zerbi's men hammered the Blades 5-2 here in the FA Cup fourth round last month.

A second-half own goal from Jack Robinson and a late double from Simon Adingra ensured the home stands were emptying long before the final whistle once again.