With two sides as good defensively as Sheffield United and Leeds United, the first goal at Bramall Lane on Monday is bound to be hugely important, but Chris Wilder believes the Whites are far too persistent to be killed off by it.

It is too simplistic to call it a “turning point” but Sheffield United’s reaction to the toughest period of their season showed exactly why they are still in the hunt for the Premier League at this stage. The Blades face title rivals Leeds United on Monday evening, sparking memories of the return leg between the two sides last year at Elland Road.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has hit out at the decision to book Daniel Farke in last Monday’s clash between Leeds and Sunderland.

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With no football fixtures to rival it on Monday, leaders Leeds United and chasers Sheffield United can showcase the best of the Championship to a television audience. Blades manager Chris Wilder, though,

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has revealed it was not his decision to sell Jayden Bogle to Leeds United last summer

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