Right-back George Baldock is back fit and available after his absence with a calf issue and after coming off the bench at Arsenal last weekend, is now in a position to start according to boss Paul Heckingbottom. “He’s a fit boy, we’re more than confident [about his injury] and he’s in a good place,” said Heckingbottom. “So we’re considering it.”
Elsewhere Oli McBurnie and Anel Ahmedhodzic are both out, while Max Lowe and Will Osula are edging closer to being available for first-team selection. With this game having the feel of a ‘must-win’ for the Blades - or at least, must get something from - we tasked our man to step into Heckingbottom’s shoes and pick the side he would send out at Bramall Lane - do you agree, or what would you do differently?
9. James McAtee
Poor at the Emirates but is also expected to get the nod, which is harsh on Anis Slimane but at home, in a game approaching must-win status, United need their attacking talents on the pitch | Arsenal FC via Getty Images
10. Cameron Archer
Back in the starting XI after starting on the bench at the Emirates. I understand the decision to go with one up front in that game but here, against more modest opposition and at home at Bramall Lane, it needs a front two | Sportimage
11. Rhian Brewster
I felt for him at Arsenal, completely starved of service and forced to live off the merest of scraps. Hopefully United can create more chances for their forwards, who will also have to make some of their own luck if the Blades are to get off the mark for the season | Sportimage