Sheffield United will be hoping to build on Sunday’s Steel City derby triumph over Sheffield Wednesday when they take on Championship leaders Coventry City at Bramall Lane this evening.
The Blades, who are unbeaten in their last seven home games against the Sky Blues, got the better of their arch rivals via goals from Patrick Bamford and Harrison Burrows, sealing a 2-1 win.
That clinched back-to-back victories Chris Wilder’s troops, who will now be hoping to record a third successive Championship win for only the second time this season. The only negative from the win over the Owls was the sending-off of Kalvin Phillips, meaning he will start a three-game ban this evening.
With that in mind, here is how we think the Blades could line up for the visit of Frank Lampard’s side:
1. GK: Michael Cooper
He has started every Championship game for the Blades this season and that trend is not going to change for the visit of the league leaders. He is one of the very first names on the teamsheet. | Getty Images
2. RB: Femi Seriki
Despite the January addition of Ki-Jana Hoever, Seriki is another player whose spot in the starting XI is currently guaranteed. He is a key part of the Blades' way of playing and his partnership with Andre Brooks down the right is only getting stronger. | Jake Youle / Sportimage. Photo: Jake Youle
3. CB: Japhet Tanganga.
With United currently operating with a settled backline, Tanganga is another guaranteed starter. The Blades skipper has started the last four games since returning from a three-match suspension. | Barrington Coombs/PA Wire Photo: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire
4. CB: Tyler Bindon
Sunday's derby day victory marked another significant moment in Bindon's United career. The on-loan Nottingham Forest defender has turned his fortunes around at Bramall Lane after a difficult start to life at the club, and his centre-back partnership with Tanganga is continuing to grow in stature. | Craig Thomas / Sportimage. Photo: Craig Thomas