Dean Henderson makes a prediction about Sheffield United's season as he prepares to face old club with Manchester United

Dean Henderson has backed Sheffield United to arrest their recent slump in form as he prepares to make his return to Bramall Lane - in a Manchester United shirt.
Dean Henderson of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane on December 17, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images)Dean Henderson of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane on December 17, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images)
Dean Henderson of Manchester United warms up ahead of the Premier League match between Sheffield United and Manchester United at Bramall Lane on December 17, 2020 in Sheffield, England. (Photo by Peter Powell - Pool/Getty Images)

The former Blades loan 'keeper starts for his parent club in the Steel City tonight, with Chris Wilder's men looking for their first win of the season.

Henderson was a popular member of the Blades side that won promotion to the Premier League and then finished ninth last time out.

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And, speaking pitchside ahead of tonight's game, the England international goalkeeper said: "It's nice to be back, I've been in Sheffield last night so it brings back a lot of good memories.

"It's nice to be here and I'm looking forward to getting underway.

"I found out I was starting this morning. I've been working hard in training so it's nice to get the nod.

"I'd like to think it's because I've been chipping away and working hard, day in day out, in the chances I've had. So let's see.

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"It's going to be a massive test for us, if we think we can roll in here and take three points easily we've got another thing coming. I'll make sure I'm on to the boys in there and they'll know what it means. "They [United] will come out of the traps and have a real point to prove. They should never be on one point, they've got a great manager there and I'm sure results will pick up for them soon. Let's hope it's not tonight."

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