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Sheffield United style claim made as Blades head to Preston North End targeting back-to-back wins

Wilder: “We don't try to write off at one nil; we try to go for two or three.”

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 6:00 AM
Sheffield United style claim made as Blades head to Preston North End targeting back-to-back wins
Key Things to Know
  • Chris Wilder believes Championship rivals view Sheffield United as a decent footballing team ahead of facing Preston North End.
  • Sheffield United have the opportunity to secure back-to-back league victories for the first time this season on Tuesday.
  • Preston North End sit bottom of the Championship, holding the division's worst records for goals scored and conceded.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder stated ahead of Tuesday's match against Preston North End that rival Championship teams view the Blades as a decent footballing side. Wilder emphasized that his team actively tries to build on leads rather than settling for narrow margins as they pursue their first back-to-back victories of the season.

The Blades face a Preston side currently sitting at the bottom of the Championship with the division's worst attacking and defensive records. Wilder acknowledged the competitive nature of the league, pointing out the challenge of balancing high performance with consistent results without an extended rebuilding period.

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