Sheffield United are ‘in the mix’ for promotion this season, believes reporter

BBC reporter Rob Staton believes Sheffield United remain firmly in contention for Championship promotion despite their recent 2-1 defeat to Charlton Athletic. Chris Wilder's side sit 10th in the table with 22 points from 15 games, just two points behind Southampton and Queens Park Rangers in the playoff positions. Staton defended the club against external criticism, pointing out that an open division leaves ample opportunity to push into the top eight.

The Blades had been unbeaten in four matches prior to the loss at The Valley, where Jordan Ayew scored their lone goal. Writer Harry Mail highlights that Wilder has maintained a competitive position despite losing Andre Brooks, Gus Hamer, and Callum O'Hare over the summer with limited replacement spending. Sheffield United host 20th-place Watford next before facing a challenging run against Southampton, QPR, West Ham, and Millwall.