Sun Jihai played just a handful of times for the Blades, but is now raking it in after succeeding in the business world

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A rare Leeds United blow has left Sheffield United and Burnley hot on the team’s heels, leading to a very strong new Whites verdict from the bookies in their new final Championship table prediction.

Defensive strength was at the heart of United’s weekend joy once again as Chris Wilder’s side retained their spot in the automatic promotion places. Tyrese Campbell headed home the decisive goal on 56 minutes, bravely getting in front of Preston goalkeeper Freddie Woodman to head home Harrison Burrows’ tempting cross.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Preston North End in the Championship today. An increasingly competitive second tier in English football remains an intense and exciting competition, with the prize of a place in the Premier League on offer at the end of the season.

Leeds United's hopes of securing automatic promotion to the Premier League were dealt a blow with a defeat at the hands of Portsmouth. United were beaten 1-0 by Pompey at Fratton Park in the Championship clash on Sunday afternoon.

As a man who has faced them both in the space of seven days, Paul Heckingbottom is well positioned to assess the battle between Sheffield United and Burnley for a place in the Premier League next season.

Chris Wilder has ruled Rhys Norrington-Davies, Harry Clarke and Tom Davies out of Sheffield United's next three fixtures, concluding with the Steel City Derby against Sheffield Wednesday. This revelation arose in the head coach's pre-match interview with The Star looking ahead to Saturday's match against Preston North End.

Daniel Farke was disappointed with the manner of the winning goal from Colby Bishop, who split the centre-backs to take advantage of miscommunication between Joe Rodon and Illan Meslier to chip the ball home. Here are a handful of missed moments fans may have missed during the afternoon at Fratton Park.

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Even in a game where the statistics were so heavily in Sheffield United's favour, the margins were fine. The Blades have a good habit of winning these matches, and did so again.