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Scunthorpe Vs Sheff Utd

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Sheffield United travel to newly promoted Scunthorpe this weekend, as Billy Sharp returns to his old club.

The Blades will be hoping to carry on their winning ways, after beating both West Brom and MK Dons in the last seven days.

Meanwhile, Scunthorpe will be hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-1 defeat to Bristol City.

Vital Quotes:

Scunthorpe United Team News:

Defender Izzy Iriekpen has recovered from a groin injury and could start. Ex-Blade Jonathan Forte is also pushing for a starting place.

Player to watch: Forte

Forte will be wanting to impress in front of his former club, and his pace could our centre backs some problems.

Sheffield United Team News:

Luton Shelton (broken hand) and David Carney (dead leg) are both out. Beattie and Sharp are expected to continue up front.

Player to watch: Sharp

Billy will be returning to the ground where he scored so many goals for the Irons. It may well be the place he opens his league account for the Blades.

Match Facts & Stats

Next Fixtures:

Sheffield United v Wolves: Sat 15/09/07, 3.00pm.

Barnsley v Scunthorpe: Sat 15/09/07, 3.00pm.

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