Sheffield United 0 Coventry City 0: Recap as Blades are held to goalless draw
Slaviša Jokanović's side are 17th in the table with 17 fixtures played with Billy Sharp speaking of the need for the Blades to be more consistent as they look to climb the table.
Before the international break, United were beaten by Blackburn Rovers and will today look to bounce back against high-flying Coventry City.
Stay right here for updates from Bramall Lane as the Blades and Sky Blues get Saturday's Championship underway at 12.30pm.
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Key Events
- Sheffield United host Coventry City at Bramall Lane, with the fixture kicking off at 12.30pm.
- The Blades are seeking a return to winning ways after they were beaten 3-1 at Blackburn Rovers before the international break.
- United are currently in 17th position in the table, nine points outside the play-off places.
- The Sky Blues have enjoyed a fine start to the season and are fourth in the Championship standings
FT: Sheffield United 0-0 Coventry City
After a poor first-half display, Sheffield United certainly improved in the second half. Substitute David McGoldrick had two decent chances to score but couldn’t keep his efforts down. Morgan Gibbs-White almost won it for the hosts late on but his deflected shot was brilliantly kept out by Coventry goalkeeper - and former Blade - Simon Moore.
Stay with us as we bring you a full report, players ratings and reaction.
Sheffield United 0 Coventry City 0: Stunning save from Simon Moore denies Blades all three points
Former Sheffield United goalkeeper Simon Moore came back to haunt his old side as he produced a stunning save late on in a 0-0 draw between the Blades and Coventry City.
The managers react...
Sheffield United and Coventry City bosses give verdict on penalty incident at Bramall Lane
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