Chris Wilder's 'full-tilt' rallying cry over Sheffield United's Premier League and FA Cup chances

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder insists it will be "full tilt" at both the Premier League and FA Cup for the Blades as they challenge for European football in the remaining weeks of the campaign.
By Danny Hall
Published 5th Mar 2020, 16:19 BST
Updated 5th Mar 2020, 16:19 BST
Chris Wilder (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Chris Wilder (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Chris Wilder (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Wilder's side have been a revelation this season. Many tipped them for an immediate return to the Championship following promotion but the club's first top-flight campaign for 12 years has been a resounding success so far.

The Blades are eighth in the Premier League, just five points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with a game in hand, and are through to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup, where they will host Arsenal later this month.

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Asked if one competition might take priority over the other, Wilder replied: "No, it's full tilt at both, 100 per cent and on to the next game.

"It has to be that way. It's all to play for. There's 11 league games and hopefully a little bit longer in the FA Cup would be fantastic for the football club.

"We've been out of the spotlight for quite a while now and I'm glad that we are doing everybody proud in terms of our performances in the league and cup competitions."

The Blades host Arsenal at Bramall Lane in the cup - a team they have already beaten at home this season en route to winning four Premier League points against the Gunners.

This weekend they face Norwich – who also won promotion to the Premier League last season – at Bramall Lane.

Related topics:Chris WilderPremier LeagueArsenalChelseaBramall Lane

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