'It'll come' - Why David McGoldrick loses no sleep despite wait for Premier League goal for Sheffield United

The striker has scored three times this season - once for the Republic of Ireland and twice for the Blades in the FA Cup - but has still to hit the target in the top flight.

But McGoldrick remains a hugely popular figure at Bramall Lane, amongst staff, fans and players alike, for the creative qualities he brings and he is expected to feature against Chelsea this weekend after missing the midweek win over Wolves with a foot injury.

"I've not got that first Premier League goal yet, but we're seven in the table and doing well," McGoldrick said.

"I've waited 15 years to play in the Premier League and I'm sure the goal will come. I've got no doubt about that. But as long as we're seventh in the table, I'll keep playing and scoring for a long time yet."

McGoldrick joined the Blades at the beginning of last season after a successful trial following his release from Ipswich Town. He scored 15 goals and was named player of the season as Chris Wilder's men were promoted to the Premier League, and thought he had broken his top-flight duck away at Spurs earlier this campaign. But after a lengthy VAR check, the goal was ruled out because John Lundstram was offside.

"Every young boy wants to play in the Premier League," McGoldrick added.

"I was in the Championship for all those years, and then I got released by Ipswich and didn't know where my future was going to go.

"I'm coming to the back end of my career, so I'm taking nothing for granted and giving my all.

"I have to pinch myself sometimes. I've had no sleepless nights from not scoring because if I'm fit, I play most of the time - which shows that the manager and the fans believe in me.

"Whether I'm scoring or not, it does not affect me. Because being involved in the Premier League with Sheffield United is a pleasure, and a real honour."

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