Rhian Brewster’s second-half goal proved to be the difference as Sheffield United edged a compelling Steel City derby with neighbours Sheffield Wednesday to move back into the Championship’s automatic promotion places.
Chris Wilder’s side dropped out of the top two on Saturday courtesy of Burnley’s win at Swansea but the Blades responded in perfect fashion here against their great rivals. They are now level on points with the leaders Leeds and two points clear of Burnley after Brewster’s decisive strike.
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