What Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said about O'Connell, Daniel Sturridge and Rhian Brewster; Read More Related Articles. It will be interesting tactically with some good technical players on show. "It's great for them to be back in the Premier League. "The attitude of the players is good, the discipline of the team was great, Villa didn't break us down and Aaron hasn't had a save to make, really, but there are certain things you get punished for in the Premier League and we need to tighten up on a few things. Bielsa, meanwhile, paid tribute to his players after Leeds’ first Premier League away win since April 2004. The Blades lie bottom after three successive defeats which have seen them fail to register a goal. "Some of the things we can't control, but others we have to be a lot tighter with. “A lot of things are okay and a few need tightening up. Chris Wilder is expecting a thrilling Yorkshire derby on Sunday as both sides go on the attack. Big rivalry between both clubs, used to nick our best players in the day, from Mick Jones to TC to other players along the way. "It's about how you adjust to that and deal with that and they are on the front foot, they have got momentum and it's going to be an interesting game on Sunday. Their players watched the match together in a bar and celebrated when the final whistle was blown at Elland Road. Can Sheffield United recall Luke Freeman from Nottingham Forest? BOSS Chris Wilder has warned his Sheffield United side to stop giving other sides "gifts" ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown against Leeds United at … I am not going to change and Leeds won't. "Managed some huge clubs in Europe and two national sides and now a huge club in English football. (Photo by Alex Dodd - CameraSport via Getty Images), When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. And you can play it here: 18+, UK only. "A lot of energy in both teams. "We have had some fabulous games with Leeds over the years. "I am not surprised about the reaction of the players and the manager once he committed to having another season. But it sometimes doesn't work that way. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. “After the international break, two points a game. The Blades are yet to pick up a point after losing both their opening matches and Wilder is hoping victory in the Yorkshire derby could be the perfect opportunity to kickstart their season.. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. "He is a character and he improves players and he plays his football in a way he wants to see football played. Sheffield United player ratings: Ramsdale and Berge shine in defeat to Leeds United "A lot of things going against us at the minute, but you roll your sleeves up, stick your chest out and go again. It’s over to you and this, that and the other. "We are going to have to show all of our qualities to do that.". Patrick Bamford’s 88th-minute header, his third Premier League goal of the season, gave the Whites a 1-0 victory and maintained their impressive start to the campaign. "Not being a packed house is a disappointing aspect for what's happening in this country but great for both teams to be battling it out on Sunday. The striker also questioned whether they could “handle the pressure.”. Visit thepools.com for info. "I am expecting a competitive game. Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has taken aim at Leeds United after his team’s promotion to the Premier League. "We went toe to toe with them in the two games that we had. You can unsubscribe at any time and your data will not be shared with any other party. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article or any article on the Sheffield United section of Yorkshire Live. They were always going to be favourites to go up and they comfortably won the division. New customers only. Leeds beat Wilder's Blades 1-0 at Bramall Lane in the Premier League on Sunday, courtesy of Patrick Bamford's late header.. Wilder did not agree with Marcelo Bielsa's view that the visitors deserved to win the game. "But, certainly, Leeds United back in the Premier League is news and rightly so.". ", Chris Basham slides in for the winner the last time these two sides met. Yet after Leeds could only draw at home to Aston Villa yesterday, the Blades’ place in the top flight was confirmed. No good moaning about it.". Bielsa said: “Bamford is making our offensive game more complete. "They have been out of the division for a long time through reasons, as we were out of the Championship and into League One, for certain reasons. "These are challenges that we have to come through. 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"Both teams going for a win and it sets it up for that type of game. "I think he speaks better English than what he makes out. "They will no doubt think they should be there and at the top end and I can imagine the majority of intelligent football people will echo those thoughts. By signing up to our Blades newsletter, you will receive a once-daily email, with the latest transfer news, interviews and opinion on the club. "Early days, obviously we are disappointed with the points tally so far, but it is early days and plenty of football to be played. The Blades boss has been speaking to the media this morning ahead of Sunday's Yorkshire derby, Get the latest Sheffield United news delivered straight to your inbox each day - sign up for free email updates. Here is every word Chris Wilder said on Leeds United, team news and Marcelo Bielsa. We had to do a lot of things right in the run-up and pip an outstanding team to that second position. The Blades boss was previewing the game at this morning's pre-match press conference, where he revealed games against Marcelo Bielsa's men are always matches he looks forward to as a Sheffield United fan. We’ve set it up from Christmas to be in the race and we’ve steamrolled it. Have something to tell us about this article? “In the first two games we did not defend as badly as to concede seven. "It's always interesting to play Leeds United at the top level. "I can't talk about the shape, three centre halves, a sitting midfield player and a 10 and a nine when we were down to 10 men after 12 minutes. “We’ve had one defeat in 13 and I’ve got muppets from Leeds talking about the pressure being on us,” he said. Two tight games and I am not expecting anything different on Sunday. "I believe we were the better side when we lost at Bramall Lane and he will have said the same thing at Elland Road. Well join in with our new TEN million pounds game. Rookie Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier produced a number of fine saves, including one stunning effort to keep out John Lundstram’s first-half strike. There's decisions to be made. It's from the pools.com, the country's oldest and longest established betting outlet. "Obviously, just disappointing there is not a full house to witness it. It's the biggest football predicting prize ever offered, it's free to enter, it's easy to play - and you could win a staggering £10million! Wilder said: “I don’t agree with Marcelo’s opinion that they deserved to win – we had the better chances. Meslier had conceded seven goals in the opening two games against Liverpool and Fulham but could not be beaten at Bramall Lane as Bamford headed home decisively late on. He says he is expecting a similar encounter this time round. Leeds United fans have hit out at Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder following his latest post-match comments. “We’ve had one defeat in 13 and I’ve got muppets from Leeds talking about the pressure being on us,” he said. Chris Wilder post-match press conference after Sheffield United's 1-0 home defeat to Leeds. I don't speak great English, but I don't try to tell everybody I do. Often spotted working at EFL and WSL games reporting and commentating, Tom is an avid Sheffield United fan and freelance sports journalist. "We haven't changed our philosophy since coming back into the Premier League and Leeds haven't and won't. Full T&Cs apply. Chris Wilder urges players to ‘clear their heads’ following Fulham draw. I have always said it's easy when the sun is shining but this is the test of players, managers, coaches when things are not going as well as you want them to. Wilder’s woes were compounded by the news that defender Jack O’Connell could miss the rest of the season with a knee injury. You can unsubscribe at any time. We’ve been beaten once. "You look at his record and what he has done in world football. "They are a huge club and always looking from my club, but you can't get away from the fact that Leeds are a huge club in English football and what they have achieved in the past. All rights reserved. Sorry, there was a problem with your subscription. "Off the back of them scoring they concede, we would like to change our record as it's something we are disappointed with, we are certainly not a million miles away. If we score first, it puts a different slant on the game.”. The Blades are yet to pick up a point after losing both their opening matches and Wilder is hoping victory in the Yorkshire derby could be the perfect opportunity to kickstart their season. 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