Sheffield United have started the new campaign strongly, as one of only three Championship sides to be unbeaten at this stage of the season. The Blades are sixth in the early table and without their two-point deduction would be level on points with third-placed Blackburn Rovers.
But how does their squad compare in the virtual world of EA Sports FC 25, the latest instalment of the popular video game series formerly known as FIFA? The game will be released worldwide on Friday, September 27, while players with early access can play from this coming Friday (September 20). Ahead of that, we had a look at the ratings of the current Blades squad in the game - with some head-scratching statistics for certain players...
Have a look through and see what you reckon - which players are scored just about right and which ones have EA clearly not been watching recently?
13. Michael Cooper 71
Only United’s second-highest rated ‘keeper in the game but undoubtedly their No.1 in real life, where it actually matters. Has settled into life at the Lane superbly | Sportimage
14. Jack Robinson 71
The Blades skipper may be on the bench as things stand but his card is level with fellow defender Harry Souttar with a 71 rating – with 73 physical | Sportimage
15. Tom Davies 71
We're still to see much of Davies at United but he’s on the comeback trail and will offer valuable cover and competition and midfield when he’s back fit and available again | Sportimage
16. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi 71
The quickest ‘senior’ player at United – with 83 pace, only behind Femi Seriki’s 87 – Rak-Sakyi’s dribbling rating is also right up there, as you’d hope for a winger | Sportimage