The Blades' resurgence under Paul Heckingbottom has seen the side storm up the table in recent month, and they head into tomorrow's clash against the Sky Blues sitting in fifth place.
However, given how tightly packed the top half of the table is, the pressure is on United to keep racking up the points, with a host of sides battling below them to break their way into the top six.
Speaking ahead of tomorrow afternoon's game, Heckingbottom gave his verdict on the opponents, who currently 11th in the table. He said: “It’ll be tough. I like them. I like how they play, with lots of energy and they play forward.
“Regardless of the results they’ve had, there’ll not be many games where they’ve not caused problems, because of their mentality. That’ll be the case on Saturday.”
Turning his attention to opposition manager Mark Robins, he added: “Bit by bit he’s built, steadied the ship and done good work on the pitch and also off it, through difficult times.
“With all the stakeholders who’ve been involved and taking the fans along with him. Season by season they’ve got better, and they’ve gone back to their ground too. He’ll be pleased with how it’s gone so far, but he won’t be satisfied and will still want more.”
Take a look at the latest news and transfer stories from the second tier, as the build-up to this weekend's eagerly anticipated action continues.
5. Nyland finds new club
Reading have snapped up Norway international goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland on a short-term deal. The ex-Aston Villa stopper was last at Bournemouth, and has also previously been on the books at Norwich City. (Club website) | Getty Images
6. Binnie’s Rams bid knocked back
The Binnie family have claimed that Derby County have ended takeover talks with them, due to their £30m offer being deemed too low. The cash-strapped club’s administrators are said to value the asset at around £50m, which includes £20m for Pride Park. (BBC Sport) | Getty Images
7. Spurs keen on Boro youngster
Spurs have been linked with a summer raid for Middlesbrough prospect Isaiah Jones. He’s said to be a favoured option over Boro’s Djed Spence, who has also been linked with the likes of Bayern Munich and Liverpool. (Give Me Sport) | AFP via Getty Images
8. Napoli want Fulham man permanently
Napoli are said to harbour hopes of signing Fulham’s André-Frank Zambo Anguissa, but for less than their pre-agreed fee of around £12.5m to make the deal permanent. His current contract with the Cottagers expires in 2023. (Sport Witness) | AFP via Getty Images