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
69’ WIDE
Gibbs-White tries his luck from distance but his effort goes wide of the goalkeeper’s right-hand post
70’ Blades chance goes begging...
Gibbs-White works his way into the penalty area before making space for a cutback which is fired over from David McGoldrick from about 15 yards out
74’ Close again...
Conor Hourihane tries his luck from range with his shot flying just past the post...the Kop was almost ready to celebrate.
82’ Openings are appearing
David McGoldrick has an effort on goal from the edge of the area but it is a comfortable save for Simon Moore.
82’ Openings are appearing
David McGoldrick has an effort on goal from the edge of the area but it is a comfortable save for Simon Moore.
85’ CHANCE
A ball over the top catches Coventry out but McGoldrick can’t make the most of it as he fires over, much to the frustration of the fans behind the goal.
89’ SAVE
Gibbs-White’s effort goes through a crowd of players and a deflection looks to wrongfoot Moore but he manages to react to get a hand to the shot.
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