Sheffield United striker celebrates after win over rivals Sheffield Wednesday.
Billy Sharp starred as Sheffield United beat Sheffield Wednesday to win the first Steel City derby in five years.
Wednesday had gone into the match as favourites but were on the back foot from the start with United scoring after just three minutes.
Leon Clarke scored twice with John Fleck and Mark Duffy also on the scoresheet for the visitors.
Top scorer Billy Sharp was thrilled with his side’s big win and took to Twitter after the match to express his delight.
It is Sheffield United who sit highest of the two teams in the Championship table, defying pre-season expectations.
The Blades sit in fourth position, just two points off top side Leeds.
Rivals Sheffield Wednesday meanwhile are in 10th place, five points back, and have won just two of their last five league games.
The Owls have made the play-offs in the past two seasons and are expected to be in the mix, but it is crucial they respond to this morale sapping defeat positively.
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