Leeds United face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane in what is predicted to be a “colossal” fixture between two Yorkshire rivals.
The South Yorkshire outfit will welcome Daniel Farke’s team in a top-of-the-table Championship clash on Monday (24 February).
Sheffield United were beaten at Elland Road earlier this season as Pascal Struijk and Mateo Joseph got on the scoresheet.
The Whites will go into the fixture in high spirits after Struijk’s heroics against Sunderland in the 2-1 win on 17 February.
Gary Weaver expects raucous atmosphere in Sheffield United v Leeds United
Bramall Lane is set to witness a colossal game between the two Yorkshire rivals, Gary Weaver says.
The Sky Sports commentator expects fireworks between the Blades and the Peacocks as they vie for the top spot in the league table.
Weaver expects a raucous atmosphere in South Yorkshire as the West Yorkshire outfit try to cement their place in first position.
Speaking on Essential EFL (20 February), the commentator said: “It’s a colossal game on Monday night. Even before the fact that it’s the top two, it’s Sheffield United against Leeds United. It’s going to be rowdy and raucous, everything you expect from two teams from Yorkshire, those two teams going head-to-head.”
Daniel Farke to go all put v Sheffield United
Farke will have to take risks at Bramall Lane to get the three points against Chris Wilder’s team.
Elland Road has been a fortress in the Championship, and the home crowd has played a huge role in the Whites’ push for promotion.
While the Peacocks are one of the favourites to get back into the Premier League, they need to be wary as there’s still a long way to go into the season.
One thing the West Yorkshire outfit need to improve on is their away form, which has seen them drop some valuable points.
Sheffield United can’t be taken lightly as they are on a four-game win streak in the league, scoring seven goals and keeping two clean sheets.
The Whites have shown some vulnerability in recent weeks and can’t expect to rely on stoppage-time winners every game to win matches.
If Farke’s team want to truly cement their place at the top of the table and be firm favourites for the title in everyone’s eyes, they must get a convincing victory at Bramall Lane.
A win against Sheffield United could potentially open up a five-point gap between the West Yorkshire outfit and the trailing clubs.
