Sheffield United player ratings: Five players get a 5 as Blades lose to Birmingham City

Sheffield United's dreams of a place in the play-offs suffered a major dent yesterday after losing 2-1 away at Birmingham City.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Apr 2018, 14:55 BST
Updated 22nd Apr 2018, 15:01 BST
Clayton Donaldson of Sheffield Utd directs a header towards goal during the championship match at St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham. Picture date 21st April 2018. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis/SportimageClayton Donaldson of Sheffield Utd directs a header towards goal during the championship match at St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham. Picture date 21st April 2018. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis/Sportimage
Clayton Donaldson of Sheffield Utd directs a header towards goal during the championship match at St Andrews Stadium, Birmingham. Picture date 21st April 2018. Picture credit should read: Simon Bellis/Sportimage

Mark Duffy, the former City midfielder, fired Chris Wilder’s side into an early lead on his return to the Midlands.

But goals from Marc Roberts and Jacques Maghoma turned the game on its head and handed Garry Monk’s men a lifeline in their survival battle.

The result leaves United three points behind sixth-placed Millwall with two matches remaining.

Click on the link above to find out how United’s players rated after the defeat.

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