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Boro take on Sheffield United in a tough away game at Bramall Lane after a nine-day break following that derby defeat. Michael Carrick's side come into the game off the back of just three wins in the last 13 games and desperately need to turn around their form to keep their top-six battle alive.

Sheffield United will lock horns with Middlesbrough on Wednesday at Bramall Lane. While the hosts have won 4 of their last 5 games, the visitors have lost 4 of their last 5 games. Below, I have the team news,

Tough evening for the Dutchman as Sheffield United cut through the Boro midfield like a hot knife through butter. He wasn’t at his best by any means, but in making a couple of last-ditch blocks, he was Boro’s best defender. It was a really tough night against a Sheffield United attack that committed bodies to attack though.