"Didzy and Moose up top!" - Blades fans' verdict on Chris Wilder's team for Manchester United clash
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In comes Simon Moore in goal for Dean Henderson, who cannot play against his parent club, while veteran defender Phil Jagielka replaces the suspended John Egan, sent off in the 3-0 defeat at Newcastle United on Sunday.
John Lundstram is favoured ahead of record signing Sander Berge in midfield while Wilder has opted for a strike pairing of Lys Mousset and David McGoldrick instead of Oli McBurnie and Billy Sharp, who both drop to the bench.
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Hide AdThe Blades manager will be hoping his side can rediscover their form after a disappointing return to action following the suspension of football due to the coronavirus crisis.
United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa last Wednesday before succumbing to the three-goal reverse at St James’ Park at the weekend.
Here’s what Blades supporters have had to say about tonight’s team selection on social media.
@azzle94 That is the exact team I would’ve played tonight. Think that’s the best XI we have from the players available. Still not confident of a win but happy with the team. #SUFC #twitterblades
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Hide Ad@TJ1889 Very pleased with that. Let's not chuck in the towel just yet! Into 'em, Yoonited. #twitterblades #sufc
@Nathan_sufc21 Didzy and Moose up top!!oooohh yessss
@kylemcintosh123 Very attacking side from Man U that, might do us a favour with mouse on the break with the link up from didzy #sufc #twitterblades
@Justy1Rice Just the team I wanted. Come on lads
@BazzaSUFCFoxGB He’s finally dropped Berge. Hallelujah.
@weststeve563 That’s as good as we could have put out happy with that let’s hope we can get something against thee odds
@Bladesmen4Life Now that’s a side
@8balltiger Hopefully we won’t be pinging balls at Maguire’s head like he’s still at the real UNITED.
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Hide Ad@TreanorLuke Feel sorry for @oli_mcburnie goes under the radar how hard he works and his aerial presence.
@TeachSUFC Not many times you can criticise Wilder but the last game I think even he’ll admit he got it wrong. Cramming Berge in instead of Freeman, etc.
I think we’ll be back to normal this week.