[Image] Here’s the predicted 3-4-1-2 Sheffield United XI to face Derby County in the Championship

Predicted Sheffield United lineup to face Derby County

Championship leaders Sheffield United travel to Derby to face Frank Lampard’s Derby County today. Chris Wilder’s men are on top of the league and are looking good for Premier League promotion at this rate.

In the last five games, the Blades have won four and drawn the other, which shows the kind of form they are in. They are facing a Derby side who are in decent enough form, just a point behind the playoff spots. Hence, it won’t be easy for the leaders to come out with a win from this game.

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Chris Wilder has a full squad to choose his line-up from. There are no injuries and Jake Wright is back in training after breaking his cheekbone in July.

Probable Sheffield United XI

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Manager: Chris Wilder

Dean Henderson (GK)

Henderson has established himself as a solid presence between the sticks for the Blades. Expect him to be the number one for a prolonged period.

Chris Basham (RCB)

Basham continues to be a fantastic figure at the back for his team. He was given a memento for surpassing 200 starts for the club against Hull City.

John Egan (CB)

Egan is a player who gives his all and will almost sacrifice everything to play football and win challenges for the team.

Jack O’Connell (LCB)

His performance against Hull was a perfect example of him doing his job without much fuss. That is how O’Connell continues to perform.

Kieron Freeman (RWB)

Freeman’s role in the team is very important as he supplies his attackers from the right wing. He is also a good defensive cover.

Enda Stevens (LWB)

Stevens’ is probably best suited to playing the wing-back role as his crossing his top-class and he has the propensity to cover the runs as well.

Oliver Norwood (CM)

Norwood’s calming influence in the midfield has been one of the main aspects of Sheffield United’s success this season.

John Fleck (CM)

Fleck is a perfect partner for Norwood who also demands the ball and spreads calmness across the team.

Mark Duffy (CAM)

Duffy is a classy player who links the play between the midfield and the attack. His ball control and passing are impeccable.

Billy Sharp (ST)

The captain has been in great form this season, scoring goals and running around to do all the work on and off the ball. He is leading the team in the right manner.

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David McGoldrick (ST)

Scored the penalty in the last game to show his propensity and ruthlessness in front of the goal. McGoldrick and Sharp up front is a deadly duo.