Chris Wilder had a front-row seat as his Sheffield United team triumphed over Sheffield Wednesday on Sunday afternoon, securing a 1-0 victory in the Steel City derby and moving into a tie on points with Leeds United.
In the intense battle for promotion from the Championship, Leeds’ stumble against QPR was met with wins from both Burnley and Sheffield United, just as it has happened before. Despite a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Loftus Road, Leeds failed to capitalize on their comeback from a 2-0 deficit.
With only eight games remaining, both Leeds and Sheffield United are level on 80 points, with Burnley close behind on 78. Wilder described the upcoming matches as a “titanic” battle, acknowledging the incredible challenge ahead.
Leeds still hold the advantage in the promotion race, with a favorable fixture list compared to Sheffield United and Burnley. The Whites face only two top-half teams in their remaining matches, while Sheffield United and Burnley have tougher schedules with multiple top-half clashes.
The clash between Sheffield United and Burnley could be crucial in determining the final outcome, with both teams likely to drop points in that fixture. Leeds must capitalize on this and maintain their consistency to secure promotion.
If Leeds can secure wins at home and draw away in their remaining matches, they will be in a strong position to claim the Championship title. Daniel Farke believes that reaching a total of 96 points would guarantee promotion for Leeds, making it “happy days” for the team and their fans.
