Why Chris Wilder has renewed belief over Sheffield United's vital upcoming games in battle against the drop

United's victory at Manchester United boosted their belief, while a spirited performance in a narrow defeat at league leaders Manchester City was followed by another single-goal defeat to Champions League-chasing Chelsea.

And Wilder, whose side return to Premier League action against West Ham next Monday after entertaining Bristol City in the FA Cup this midweek, says he has seen enough in recent weeks to believe that his side can pick up valuable wins in their bid to get themselves out of relegation trouble.

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"We have faced arguably the three form teams in the division recently, and have been very competitive in all three.

"It's an unforgiving division and we'll be glad to see the back of the likes of Chelsea, and wish them all the best for the rest of the season.

"There's a feeling that the players can win games of football in this division with their attitude. They give themselves an opportunity to get something, which I admire.

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"Now we need to show more quality and composure in big moments, and a bit more belief that they are good players.

"Now, we have to concentrate on the next 15 games and I do believe that we can win games, with what I've seen.

"Not just over the whole season, but especially over the last three or four games."

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