Sheffield United will be looking to build on Tuesday night’s impressive performance in the Carabao Cup against Blackburn when they once again head to South Wales this afternoon.
The Blades picked up a decent 2-1 win at Ewood Park after two 0-0 draws in succession in the Championship against Birmingham City and Swansea City.
Having looked very solid at the back so far, United fans will be looking for some goals in the league and maybe the return of Ben Brereton Diaz can help bring that.
“It's one that everybody be thinking Sheffield United, the record we've had over the past four or five years, what we've achieved, going to a team that's just got promoted really should be a straightforward game,” said Blades boss Chris Wilder on facing Cardiff City. “But I'm always wary of every club and the respect that they all get from every time we play anybody. But especially from a promoted side, that second game at home, looking for their first win.
“They deserved a result at Derby, which is a notoriously difficult place to go and get a result. And a result on the first game against a really talented top side in Wrexham. So, I don't think they've fluked any of their games and they're looking for their first win just as much as we are for ours.”
1. Michael Cooper
Given a rest in midweek as Adam davies came in against Blackburn. Obviously goes back into the side | Sportimage
2. Matt Doherty
The injury to Femi Seriki leaves Chris Wilder with very few options. Don't be surprised if they got to three at the back later in the game | Christof Koepsel/Getty Images
3. Japhet Tanganga
Another who had a break in midweek and will certainly come back in. Been in good form so far this season | Getty Images
4. Mark McGuinness
Anotherdecent display in midweek at Blackburn, the surprise package of the season so far. Deserves a lot of creit for digging in when it looked like he was on his way out at United | Sportimage