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United romped to victory over City after a slight tactical tweak utilised Kieffer Moore’s physical presence to go a bit more direct when the Robins looked to press, while Callum O’Hare only furthered his own hopes of starting against Sunderland at Wembley with a goal in both legs of the semi-final after coming off the bench.
And then there were two sides still vying for the 20th and final place in next season's Premier League — Sheffield United vs Sunderland in the "richest game in sports," the Championship playoff final.
Sheffield United have been without the likes of Ollie Arblaster and Harry Souttar due to injury, though Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Ben Brereton Diaz and Femi Seriki are all now fit again, with Wilder confirming the latter pair could have made the squad for the second leg against Bristol City as he faces some tough selection decisions.
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Shields Gazette on MSNNewcastle United heroics to inspire Chris Wilder as Sunderland clash awaits in Championship play-off finalSheffield United will channel inspiration from Newcastle United as they head to Wembley to face Sunderland in the Championship play-off final.
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Either Sheffield United or Sunderland will be playing Premier League football next season after the Black Cats booked a Wembley date against the Blades later this month in the most dramatic of circumstances last night. Dan Ballard’s 122nd-minute equaliser at home to Coventry City saw them progress 3-2 on aggregate after winning the first leg 2-1.
Sunderland AFC qualified for the Premier League promotion playoff final, where they will face Sheffield United.
Sunderland are set for a special night at the Stadium of Light in their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Coventry City.