The Blades are three points clear of third-placed Middlesbrough, with a game in hand over Michael Carrick’s men, ahead of their return to Championship action on April 1 away at Norwich City.
Any hopes United had of catching leaders Burnley have gone, with Vincent Kompany's men 13 points clear at the top and 16 clear of Boro in third. But it is shaping up to be a memorable season for the Blades, as they prepare for an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley in a month's time.
Here’s what a number of their rivals’ managers have said about the Blades this season, either before or after a game against the Blades, in reverse table order...
Any hopes United had of catching leaders Burnley have gone, with Vincent Kompany's men 13 points clear at the top and 16 clear of Boro in third. But it is shaping up to be a memorable season for the Blades, as they prepare for an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City at Wembley in a month's time.
![Every game I’ve watched of Sheffield United, it’s always been clear they have quality on the itch and players who can not only decide the game but also handle themselves in one-v-one situation. They’re comfortable doing that. We don’t roll over, we will take the hurt but we move on and I look forward to the reverse fixture at Turf Moor.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmNjNmYwOWE5LWJkZTYtNDFkNS1hM2NlLTMyYjY0OGFjNWQ3MToyMGEyMzZlZS0xMDIzLTQ4MDEtOWY3NC0yMmJhZGI2YzMzZDg=.jpg?crop=3:2&width=640)
21. Vincent Kompany (Burnley)
Every game I’ve watched of Sheffield United, it’s always been clear they have quality on the itch and players who can not only decide the game but also handle themselves in one-v-one situation. They’re comfortable doing that. We don’t roll over, we will take the hurt but we move on and I look forward to the reverse fixture at Turf Moor. Photo: OLI SCARFF