Their latest clash takes them to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light as they look to bounce back from Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at home to Luton Town, the Blades’ fourth loss in their last six league games.
Boss Paul Heckingbottom has a number of selection headaches to consider ahead of another seismic encounter, as he looks to arrest his side’s slump in form.
“In July, if any fan had asked us is we could be in this position right now, if any fan had been asked themselves if they would have taken being in this position at this stage of the season, then everyone would have replied ‘yes’ without hesitation,” he said.
“We’ve worked hard to get here. Especially internally, when things have been more about cuts than spending since the summer. We are incredibly proud of what these lads have done to get here and now we want to see it through.”
We tasked our man with selecting the side he would send out to face Sunderland – do you agree with his selections?
9. Tommy Doyle
Hardly seen since his excellent display against Spurs, there is a real clamour for Doyle to start again and Unitedites may get their wish at the Stadium of Light Photo: George Wood
10. Sander Berge
A close call between Berge and James McAtee but I think the Norwegian will get the nod – with Doyle’s presence hopefully allowing him to roam forward and do some damage closer to Iliman Ndiaye Photo: Simon Bellis
11. Iliman Ndiaye
United’s main creative output and a player capable of making something out of nothing – which could prove crucial as United look to play their way out of their current slump in form Photo: Cameron Smith
12. Oli McBurnie
Travelling to the Stadium of Light looking to end his five-game goalless run, McBurnie will hope he can rediscover his fruitful partnership with Ndiaye from earlier in the season and help United over the line Photo: Gary Oakley