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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder had high praise for Leeds United as the two teams prepare to face off at Bramall Lane on Monday night, and he makes a valid point.
The Whites are currently top of the league heading into their Monday night clash against Sheffield United, but they will want to further strengthen their position with a victory.
Chris Wilder’s side have been just as impressive as Leeds this season in terms of points accrued, only trailing them by two points due to a deduction at the start of their campaign.
Chris Wilder: Leeds are a Top-Six Club and the Best in the Championship
It’s not often that Chris Wilder has had such positive things to say about Leeds United, but the buildup to this game has been different.
The Blades boss spoke on Thursday about his Monday night rivals, and he had nothing but praise for them, stressing that he was not engaging in any mind games.
“People will say I’m trying to wind people up or play mind games but not at all. They’re very good individually and collectively and have an outstanding manager. For us, the game takes care of itself.
“There’ll be no change in our preparation and approach. It’s going to be talked about because of both teams and how their seasons have gone so far. But everyone in our camp is looking forward to it. You want to play the best, and we’ll be doing that on Monday night.”
Is Chris Wilder Right? Sheffield United and Leeds United‘s Seasons Compared
Ultimately, the only metric that truly matters at the end of the season is the number of points each team accumulates in their pursuit of automatic promotion, as they currently occupy the top two positions in the table.
While there has been considerable attention given to Sheffield United’s points deduction as some form of injustice, even with an extra two points, would the Blades be matching Leeds in any key metrics?
Looking at the comprehensive statistics from FBRef, Wilder appears to be correct in welcoming the best side in the Championship to Bramall Lane on Monday night:
| League Rank | Leeds United | vs. | Sheffield United | League Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 72 | Points | 70 | 2nd |
| 1st | 68 | Goals scored | 47 | 5th |
| 1st | 20 | Goals against | 23 | 3rd |
| 1st | +48 | Goal difference | +24 | 3rd |
| 1st | 63.2 | xG | 44.4 | 6th |
| 1st | 20.7 | xG against | 32.1 | 3rd |
| 1st | +42.5 | xG difference | +12.2 | 4th |
While there’s only one way to ultimately prove who is the best side in the division – winning away at the second-placed team to extend the gap behind them – the statistics suggest that Leeds are well on their way to finishing the season as the Championship‘s most dominant team.
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