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Coventry came from behind to take a 2-1 half-time lead at home to Sheffield United on the opening day of the new First Division season as former Liverpool and Scotland midfielder Gary McAllister began his career in management.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2002 - 16:59

Carl Asaba’s superb 13th-minute strike from the edge of the box had given the Blades the lead at Highfield Road.

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