Speaking after the defeat, new Blades boss Slavisa Jokanovic claimed: “If they (United) don’t believe they are the best, they will believe it soon. They showed a lot of character, I thought and after a defeat it is never easy.
“But, really, I thought they showed me a lot of positive things.
“Yes, there were negatives, one of which was the fact we lost because the result is always the most important thing. But I will always try to encourage them and the fact they pushed so hard to try and score the (equalising) goal, that told me a lot about them. Because I could see that they were so tired.”
“That, for me, showed great personality, and personality is so important. We will grow and we will get better. Of course there arfe things we need to work on and improve, but this was only our third real game together. But I know my team and the people here will do that.”
Next up, the Blades' hectic season continues tomorrow night, when they take on Carlisle United in the first round of the Carabao Cup at Bramall Lane.
The sides last faced each other back in 2014, when Nigel Clough's side made it ten wins on the trot with a 1-0 win that saw Jose Baxter slotted the winner in past opposition loanee goalkeeper - and now England star - Jordan Pickford.
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“Yes, there were negatives, one of which was the fact we lost because the result is always the most important thing. But I will always try to encourage them and the fact they pushed so hard to try and score the (equalising) goal, that told me a lot about them. Because I could see that they were so tired.”
5. Swans to keep spending
Swansea City look set to spend some money in the transfer window, with chief executive Julian Winter insisting the club' owners will invest more into the club this season. The Swans signed Jamie Paterson, their first new signing of the window, last Friday. (BBC Sport) Photo: Alex Burstow
6. Palace move for Armstrong
Crystal Palace are believed to have tabled a £12m bid for Blackburn Rovers sensation Adam Armstrong. Southampton and Norwich have also been linked with the lethal striker, who is valued at around £20m by his club. (Football League World) Photo: Michael Steele
7. Coulson set for Boro exit
Middlesbrough boss Neil Warnock has revealed defender Hayden Coulson is set to leave the club, and that a replacement is currently being actively sought. Coulson has been with his boyhood club since joining the youth academy in 2012. (Football League World) Photo: George Wood
8. Blues keen on Taylor
Birmingham City look set to step up their efforts to sign Nottingham Forest striker Lyle Taylor, with Sam Cosgrove looking likely to leave the club. Preston North End have also been linked with the ex-Charlton Athletic star. (Birmingham Mail) Photo: Alex Burstow