Sheffield United know they must beat Burnley on Monday evening if they are to stand any realistic chance of automatic promotion, with the Blades needing to close a five-point gap on their hosts and fellow top-two rivals Leeds United. Chris Wilder’s side arrested a dismal three-game losing streak by beating Cardiff City on Friday but need to produce one of their biggest performances to keep that momentum going.
United battled past Cardiff in the absence of Harry Clarke, who was surprisingly left out of the matchday squad having only just returned from injury, while opening goalscorer Gus Hamer hobbled off close to full-time. Easter Monday hosts Burnley haven’t lost a single game at home all season but Scott Parker also has fitness issues to manage.
Both sets of fans will have an eye on Leeds’ meeting with Stoke tomorrow before their teams go head-to-head in a massive clash. And ahead of all the drama, The Star has rounded up the latest injury news from both sides.
5. Jonjo Shelvey - out
Likely to miss the rest of the season after picking up a serious injury during last month's FA Cup defeat at Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
6. Mike Tresor - out
Featured for the U21s recently but unlikely to be thrown back into first-team action, given his well-documented fitness issues. Photo: Lewis Storey
7. Lyle Foster - doubt
A shoulder injury picked up against Derby County earlier this month has kept the striker out for two games. Concerns over a serious injury have been allayed, however, and there is a slim chance he is involved on Monday. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
8. Aaron Ramsey - doubt
Has been out of action with a serious knee injury for well over a year but been involved with the U21s in recent weeks and expected to play some part this season. Could be in the squad on Monday. Photo: Matt McNulty