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:
5. LB: Harrison Burrows
Although he has not been as impactful as last season, Burrows picked the ideal moment to crash in his second goal of the season, scoring United's second in their 2-1 win over Wednesday. He has played his way back into form in recent weeks and deserves to keep his place at left-back. | Jake Youle / Sportimage. Photo: Jake Youle
6. CDM: Sydie Peck
A staple in midfield, Peck helped the Blades see the job through against Wednesday with a professional showing. He is a vital cog in this team and that is the reason why Wilder calls upon him week after week. | Carl Recine/Getty Images. Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Images.
7. CDM: Oliver Arblaster
With Phillips suspended, Wilder has a big call to make in midfield. With Joe Rothwell and Tom Davies also missing, one of Djibril Soumaré, Jaïro Riedewald and Arblaster will start next to Peck. Riedewald is arguably the most attractive option for a game of this nature amid the expectation Coventry will attack, but it could be too big a risk to throw him in from the start after several weeks out with a hamstring injury. It could be that Arblaster is recalled. | Andrew Yates / Sportimage. Photo: Andrew Yates
8. RM: Andre Brooks
It has been suggested by some online that Brooks could benefit from a rare breather, with United's last outing only three days ago. However, Brooks is in great form and United need to be able to call upon their best players for a game of such magnitude. With that said, another start on the right flank is highly likely for the academy graduate. | Carl Recine/Getty Images. Photo: Carl Recine/Getty Images