BLADES END SEASON ON A HIGH

United signed off a memorable promotion winning campaign with a deserved away win at Birmingham City on Bank Holiday Monday.

Second half goals from Oli McBurnie and James McAtee proved enough to see the Blades end the season with 91 points, despite a late consolation from Dion Sanderson. Boss Heckingbottom made five changes for the clash at St Andrew’s, with Davies, Stevens, Fleck, McBurnie and Doyle all handed starts for the season finale.

But after something of a slow start from both teams, it was City who had the first chance of what we become an open game. Bacuna whipped in an inviting cross from a short corner, but under pressure from Robinson, Jutkiewicz headed against the crossbar. At the other end McAtee saw an effort blocked by Sanderson, before Trusty did likewise to deny Stevens, before Ndiaye saw his shot deflected behind after a trademark mazy run. On 33 minutes, Doyle