Cardiff City 2 Sheffield United 3: Paul Heckingbottom's reaction as Blades seal third successive win

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Steve Morison, the Cardiff City manager, is bracing himself for a “tough, tough test” against Sheffield United this afternoon after insisting that the Blades should not be where they are in the Championship table.

The Blades, under the management of new boss Paul Heckingbottom, travel to Wales 13th in the second-tier standings after relegation last season, seven points adrift of sixth-placed Coventry.

But with back-to-back wins in their last two games, there are early signs that the Blades may be turning the corner in terms of their form this season – and City manager Morison isn’t expecting things to be easy.

“Everything’s based on what they do and how we can combat that,” he said.

“They’re an excellent team who shouldn’t be where they are in the league.

“They have fantastic players, fantastic talents, and a new manager. They got a good result last week.

“It’s going to be a tough, tough test, but we’re looking forward to it.”

Paul Heckingbottom has instructed his Blades to be mindful of the physical threat Steve Morison’s side will pose after analysing their performances in the Championship this term.

“Cardiff have scored the most headed goals in the league by a long way,” the United manager said. “And it’s not just from set plays, it’s in open play too. So that’s something we have to be mindful of.

“We want to compete. We have to compete. But also set the tempo and make sure the game is played how we want it to be played - impose ourselves on it.”

and the Blades go to Wales as they look to continue their winning run and make it three victories in their last three games - Paul Heckingbottom tasted victory in his first game in permanent charge last weekend and he’ll be keen to continue that this afternoon against Steve Morison’s side