Chris Wilder had to accept his Sheffield United side were just short of the standard required to beat a Leeds United team he has always seen as the standard-bearers in this season's Championship.

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder said Leeds United's 'Premier League players' found big moments to decide a tight game at Bramall Lane. The Blades hit the front on 14 minutes through an Illan Meslier own goal and were the better side for much of the first half.

The pundit has predicted how the season will play out if "full package" Leeds manage to secure a win over Sheffield United on Monday evening - while Chris Wilder also full of praise for Daniel Farke's

A big, ding-dong Yorkshire battle is expected at Bramall Lane tonight as second placed Sheffield United host Championship leaders Leeds United in a mouth-watering clash between the two best teams in the divisionHere’s what’s being said in both camps ahead of the biggest match in the Championship season so far.

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Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has used his pre-match programme notes for tonight's fixture against Leeds United to suggest his Blades outfit deserve more credit for going toe-to-toe with Daniel Farke's Whites.

With two sides as good defensively as Sheffield United and Leeds United, the first goal at Bramall Lane on Monday is bound to be hugely important, but Chris Wilder believes the Whites are far too persistent to be killed off by it.

All eyes will on Bramall Lane this evening as Leeds United head to the home of their Championship promotion rivals.