QPR v Sheffield United: Blades come from behind in huge statement of promotion intent

Sheffield United faced the first of two remaining cup finals in their hopes of making the Championship play-offs this evening, when they took on QPR at Loftus Road.
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The Blades fell behind before fighting back in a stunning second-half display to win 3-1. Here’s how the game unfolded.

QPR v Blades

Ollie Norwood speaking pre-match

It’s the best part of the season isn’t it, it’s what you want to be in football for. We’ve put ourselves in a great position and it’s about holding our nerve.

On his winner when the sides last met...

I don’t think that’ll happen again! But it was a great result, we needed to win and same again tonight.

The skipper speaks out ...

Here’s how the hosts line up...

and there’s a big blow for the Blades with skipper Billy Sharp injured again ....

and it’s another huge one for the Blades as they look to keep their grip on sixth place - victory tonight at QPR would be a big step forward for them but at the same time, defeat would give the likes of Boro, Millwall and Blackburn a lot of encouragement as they look to overhaul Paul Heckingbottom’s men in the table

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