Billy Sharp scored two goals against his former club at the weekend to fire Sheffield United to victory.
Billy Sharp scored twice against Leeds at the weekend to give Sheffield United an important victory.
Both teams have struggled for form in 2018 and Sharp in recent weeks has been on the bench.
He was back in the starting line up at Bramall Lane on Saturday and repaid Chris Wilder’s faith by scoring two goals in a 2-1.
Sharp has now scored three goals against Leeds this season, helping the Blades to two wins, with this one ensuring new Whites manager Paul Heckingbottom got off to a losing start.
The Sheffield United striker sent a message to supporters last night expressing how much he enjoyed the game.
Sharp has now scored 11 goals this season for Sheffield United and is their second highest goalscorer behind Leon Clarke (15).
The Blades sit in eighth place in the table, just three points back from the play-off places.
Opponents Leeds slumped into 11th place, a further five behind Sheffield United.
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