Eddie Howe has confirmed Newcastle United will be without Kieran Trippier and Migiuel Almiron when they take on Sheffield United this week. The Blades travel to the North East on Saturday afternoon needing a win to avoid the possibility of being relegated from the Premier League this weekend. Chris Wilder's side will be given encouragement by the fact that Newcastle will be some way short of being at full strength for the clash, with the game expected to come too soon for Nick Pope and...
Pundit Garth Crooks has had his say on Sheffield United’s last stand against Newcastle United. Chris Wilder’s side saw their relegation confirmed over the weekend after a 5-1 defeat to Newcastle United away from home. It has been a miserable season for the Blades, who were almost destined to fail with insufficient recruitment coming into their first season back in the Premier League. Neither Paul Heckingbottom nor Wilder were able to get a tune out of this Blades side, and they will be competing...
Sheffield United have reached the do or die stage of the Premier League season. After Wednesday’s defeat to Manchester United, the Blades know that defeat at Newcastle United on Saturday will see them relegated from the top flight. It’s been a long old season at Bramall Lane and Chris Wilder’s side remain rooted to the foot of the table, despite their best efforts. Their cause isn’t helped by the sheer amount of injuries they have at the minute, with a number of key men being ruled out for the...
Ben Brereton Diaz is setting the standard for Sheffield United’s contingent of loan players, Chris Wilder believes, after the Blades boss highlighted the number of temporary players in his squad as another reason for their current struggle. The Blades travel to Everton this weekend with their relegation already sealed and with only pride to really play for. There has not been a great deal of that in a nightmare season which has seen them win just three of their 36 league games to date, conceding...
Chris Wilder has not closed the door on Wes Foderingham’s Sheffield United career after restoring the former Rangers goalkeeper to his starting XI. Foderingham lost his place to Ivo Grbic after his January arrival from Atletico Madrid, but replaced Grbic at Manchester United on Wednesday and was the Blades’ man of the match in a 4-2 defeat. Foderingham will retain his place for this weekend’s trip to Newcastle, which could see the Blades officially relegated if they lose to Eddie Howe’s side,...
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope has been pictured in training ahead of their clash with Brighton and Hove Albion at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. Pope hasn’t featured for the Magpies since dislocating his shoulder against Manchester United back in December - but was included on the bench for the trip to face his former club Burnley at the weekend. Pope’s initial absence caused Newcastle United to struggle defensively, although they have enjoyed a revival at the back in recent...
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Sheffield United are preparing to face Newcastle United this weekend in a fixture that could see them relegated back to the Championship. The Blades have not had a realistic chance of survival for some time, with injuries and poor recruitment curtailing their campaign before it really began. Chris Wilder and his staff will already be preparing for next season, but there is still some Premier League business to take care of first, with four fixtures remaining. The first of the four comes against...
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Eddie Howe, the Newcastle United manager, admitted his half-time team-talk was crucial as his side turned around their fortunes to hammer Sheffield United 5-1 at St. James’ Park. The defeat confirmed United’s relegation back to the Championship after they fell apart in the second period, after a first which could have seen them lead 4-1 at the break. Anel Ahmedhodzic’s opener was followed by a host of good chances for Cameron Archer and Ben Brereton Diaz, while Mason Holgate hit the post with a...
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Sheffield United have named an unchanged XI for this afternoon’s trip to Newcastle United, as they look to stave off relegation from the Premier League for another week at least. The Blades’ Championship return would be confirmed if they lose at St. James’ Park, while a victory may not even be enough to save them depending on results elsewhere. Chris Wilder has selected the same side he sent out to face Manchester United on Wednesday, with Jayden Bogle shrugging off the calf issue that saw him...