But how could the Blades line up in the game? Our man Danny Hall picked his predicted team for the game, with Saturday’s trip to Chelsea in mind. What team would you pick? Let us know in the comments below, or on Twitter.
5. Kean Bryan
Impressed in pre-season in central midfield but is ideal to play at left centre half and give Jack O'Connell a rest Photo: James Wilson
6. Ben Osborn
The versatile former Forest man looks certain to make his full debut for United - either at left-back, or perhaps in central midfield Photo: Simon Bellis
7. Ravel Morrison
After a cameo off the bench against Leicester on Saturday, Morrison will be unleashed against Blackburn Photo: Simon Bellis
8. Mo Besic
Another who'll make his debut for United, after being put in front of the press to preview the game Photo: Simon Bellis