Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder expects a fierce battle for automatic promotion to the Premier League, with 10 games remaining in the Championship season. The Blades are currently level on points with table-topping Leeds United and two points ahead of third-placed Burnley.
Wilder's side have closed the gap on Leeds significantly in recent weeks, having been five points behind just two weeks ago. "This is going to be how it is right the way through," Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield. "We're old enough and experienced enough to know we have to get our heads down and work extremely hard for every result, because there are no easy games in this division."
The Blades, who secured a 1-0 victory over Preston North End on Saturday, have a chance to go top of the table on Tuesday if they can beat Bristol City at Bramall Lane. Wilder emphasized the importance of focusing on their own performances: "We have to concentrate 100% on ourselves, getting the job done and getting as many points as we possibly can. If it's enough, then fabulous, and if not then we'll have to address the next situation."
The Championship's unpredictable nature has made the promotion race a tight and thrilling contest. Wilder's words reflect the intensity of the competition and the importance of every single point in the final stretch of the season.
However, if the Clarets back up their 4-0 win over Luton Town with another home success over play-off chasing West Bromwich Albion at Turf Moor on the same night, and Sheffield United fail to beat the Robins, they will return to the division's summit instead.
Leeds host Millwall on Wednesday looking to return to winning ways after their 17-match league unbeaten run was ended by Portsmouth on Sunday.
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