Chris Wilder sends key message to Sheffield United fans ahead of Brighton and Hove Albion clash
Chris Wilder has told Sheffield United fans that their “knowledge” will be “incredibly important” on Sunday as the Blades take on Brighton and Hove Albion at Bramall Lane. The Blades host the Seagulls just weeks after their meeting in the FA Cup, which saw the visitors progress to the next round with a 5-2 victory.
Wilder believes the scoreline was slightly skewed by two penalties, scored by Joao Pedro, on an afternoon which disheartened a lot of Blades supporters but saw their side compete against Europe-chasing Brighton in terms of many of the key statistics on the afternoon.
The style of Roberto De Zerbi’s side poses a different challenge to the one United faced at Luton Town last weekend, with their ability to keep the ball and dominate possession until they sense an opening in the opponent’s shape and then move quickly to explot it. It means that United will have to be patient and disciplined – both on the pitch, and in the stands.