Here’s some key dos and don’ts the Blades could consider for their grand return to the English top tier...
5. DO make use of the loan system
As the footballing elite continue to stockpile players, the quality of loan options continues to increase. United should use the allotted two temporary signings to bolster their ranks. Photo: PAUL ELLIS
6. DON'T panic sack Wilder
Yes, it's absolutely unthinkable now, but it does happen. Even if United are in 20th place come January, the board need to persist with the man who inspired their rise to the top tier. Photo: Jan Kruger
7. DON'T be Fulham
The Cottagers were a disaster last season – bringing in too many players, radically changing their tactics and plunging out the division with a whimper. The Blades would do well to learn from Fulham's mistakes. Photo: Catherine Ivill
8. DO make use of the loan system
As the footballing elite continue to stockpile players, the quality of loan options also increases. United should use the allotted two temporary signings to bolster their ranks. Photo: PAUL ELLIS