FULL TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-2 CHELSEA: The champions take a comfortable win at Bramall Lane, but it could have been so different had Danny Webber converted a penalty in the first half.

Credit to the Blades for continuing to keep a high pace throughout the game despite the contest being over within minutes of the re-start.

Alan Quinn's free-kick from 25-yards is easily dealt with by Hilario low to his right.

Claude Makelele replaces Arjen Robben for the Blues.

The home side keep up the pressure and win a corner which is headed clear by Lampard at the near post.

Blades win a deep free-kick which once again finds Hulse but he fails to find the target.

It's a midfield tussle at Bramall Lane now and more bookings can't be far away.

The action has reached someting of an impasse as Chelsea go through the motions, but there is still plenty of fight from the Blades.

The home side win a free-kick on the left flank which is headed over by Rob Hulse under pressure from John Terry.

Blades keep up the pressure with successive corners but can find no way through the Chelsea defence.

Keith Gillespie is replaced by Steven Kabba for Blades.

Shaun Wright-Phillips replaces Joe Cole for Chelsea.

Michael Ballack volleys over the bar direct from a corner.

Leigh Bromby is replaced by Rob Kozluk for United.

United attack down the right and win a throw, but the launched ball in is dealt with by the Blues rearguard.

Nick Montgomery enters the book for a foul on Kalou.

The game is threatening to boil over at Bramall Lane as the home side are guilty of a couple of late challenges.

Blades go back on the offensive with Gillespie trying his luck from distance and arrowing a shot just over the bar.

Paddy Kenny pulls off a fine save to block Arjen Robben's low angled drive.

Lampard fires wide from the edge of the area as Chelsea begin to exploit gaps in the Blades' rearguard.

The Blades are continuing to fight for every ball despite the game being over as a contest.

SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-2 CHELSEA (BALLACK): Ballack powerfully heads home Frank Lampard's cross at the far post.

The home side win a free-kick in the left channel which is taken short and wasted as Chelsea win back possession.

Blades win a corner, with Gillespie's centre hacked clear after indecision in the Chelsea ranks.

The action resumes at Bramall Lane.

Salomon Kalou replaces Didier Drogba for Chelsea.

HALF TIME: SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-1 CHELSEA: The Blues lead at the break but Blades will rue a missed penalty by Danny Webber at Bramall Lane.

SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-1 CHELSEA (LAMPARD): Lampard's free-kick deceives Paddy Kenny to hand the visitors a deserved lead.

Leigertwood is cautioned for unsporting behaviour.

Best chance of the half falls to Didier Drogba whose header forces a fine reaction save by Kenny.

The home side are finishing the stronger as we enter the final minutes of the first half.

Good play by Blades on the right as the screw begins to turn on Chelsea, but the pressure is eased by Davis' foul on Michael Essien.

Ballack floats in a dangerous cross which is diverted out for a corner, and the centre is claimed by Paddy Kenny.

The Blues attack down the right with Arjen Robben but he soon runs in to Claude Davis and concedes possession.

The Blues are enjoying the lion's share of pressure and possession but are finding the home defence in stubborn form.

Chelsea win a corner which finds Michael Ballack, but his header is easy for Kenny to gather.

Good pressure by Blades wins a corner but they cannot take advantage and the ball eventually goes out for a goalkick.

Credit to the home side for not letting their heads drop after the missed penalty, their work-rate is second to none.

Alan Quinn has a sight of goal from the edge of the area, but his strike is high and wide.

The Blues have reverted back to their patient probing but United are working hard to break up play.

Chelsea's appeals for a penalty are waived away as Claude Davis tangles with Paulo Ferreira in the area.

Danny Webber's spot-kick is weak and pushed clear by Henrique Hilario.

Blades win a penalty due to Didier Drogba's challenge on Claude Davis.

The Blues win a free-kick in the right channel which the Blades clear at the second attempt.

Good play on the right by Blades is broken up by the visitors and Chelsea are quickly back on the offensive.

Chelsea win a free-kick on the left flank which is floated in by Frank Lampard and easily gathered by Patrick Kenny.

The Blues have settled in to their stride very quickly at Bramall Lane as the home side reel from Tonge's withdrawal.

Michael Tonge is replaced by Nick Montgomery for the Blades.

Tonge looks to be struggling as the Blues effortlessly retain possession.

Tonge is back on the pitch after receiving treatment on the sidelines.

Good possession by Chelsea on the right works the ball to Arjen Robben whose strike on goal is blocked.

A break in play as Michael Tonge requires treatment after clashing with Joe Cole.

Chelsea win a corner which Mikele Leigertwood clears to safety.

The Blades go on the attack early on but Alan Quinn's centre is smuggled away by the Blues' back-line.

The action is underway in South Yorkshire.

Claude Davis returns from suspension to take his place in the Blades rearguard.

Henrique Hilario continues in goal for Chelsea, with Carlo Cudicini named on the bench. Andriy Shevchenko is not in the 16 ahead of the midweek Champions League encounter with Barcelona.