SHEFFIELD, England (Interstat) — Sheffield United opened its Premier League season with a 4-3 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday at Bramall Lane.

The match was a back-and-forth affair after Crystal Palace’s Odsonne Édouard broke the deadlock in the 49th minute with an assist from Jordan Ayew. Sheffield United responded with a flurry, netting four goals to secure the win despite the visitors adding two more of their own. The home side saw yellow cards for Will Osula in the 16th minute and Anel Ahmedhodzic in the 57th.

The result defied a pregame projection that favored a draw. Sheffield United began its top-flight campaign with a win, while Crystal Palace’s season record in league play moved to 10 wins, 12 losses and nine draws.