Cameron Archer will definitely be involved against the Blues after being out of action for almost two months because of a calf injury. Gustavo Hamer is also expected to be available after sustaining a minor injury in Thursday's loss at Liverpool. Cameron has been a major signing for Sheffield United and to not have him available for about six weeks has been a big blow. To have him back is great - he can get us up the pitch and score us a goal.
We've tried to get results right the way through. I don't think there's been an attitude change. The opposition's strengths at times overcome anything you've got and sometimes it looks like you're not trying or you don't care, but I certainly don't believe that's the case. There have possibly been moments this season when the team should have done better and maybe have felt sorry for themselves through those periods. But the Premier League is ruthless, relentless and absolutely kills you when you're not on it.
We showed some good signs in terms of our structure and, most importantly, our attitude to defending. We have to produce these types of performances and give ourselves a platform to get a result. We have everything to play for in the last eight games. We've got a responsibility, first and foremost, to our supporters to give our best in every game. What I've seen in the past three games is certainly a reaction to a disappointing night at home to Arsenal. We need to show those qualities going forward.
They're still in with a European shout and you look at the amazing squad strength and quality they possess - people can talk about them not being at their best and being inconsistent, but they can hurt you. We can take a lot from the past three games, especially our last home performance, and hopefully get something from the game.
Chris Wilder
Manager on Sheffield United…INJURY REPORT
Cameron Archer will definitely be involved against the Blues after being out of action for almost two months because of a calf injury. Gustavo Hamer is also expected to be available after sustaining a minor injury in Thursday's loss at Liverpool. Cameron has been a major signing for Sheffield United and to not have him available for about six weeks has been a big blow. To have him back is great - he can get us up the pitch and score us a goal.
…FINAL EIGHT MATCHES
We've tried to get results right the way through. I don't think there's been an attitude change. The opposition's strengths at times overcome anything you've got and sometimes it looks like you're not trying or you don't care, but I certainly don't believe that's the case. There have possibly been moments this season when the team should have done better and maybe have felt sorry for themselves through those periods. But the Premier League is ruthless, relentless and absolutely kills you when you're not on it.
…ABOUT MATCH
We showed some good signs in terms of our structure and, most importantly, our attitude to defending. We have to produce these types of performances and give ourselves a platform to get a result. We have everything to play for in the last eight games. We've got a responsibility, first and foremost, to our supporters to give our best in every game. What I've seen in the past three games is certainly a reaction to a disappointing night at home to Arsenal. We need to show those qualities going forward.
…CHELSEA
They're still in with a European shout and you look at the amazing squad strength and quality they possess - people can talk about them not being at their best and being inconsistent, but they can hurt you. We can take a lot from the past three games, especially our last home performance, and hopefully get something from the game.
Enzo Maresca
Manager on Chelsea…CONNECTION WITH FANS
The fans are so important in football and it was my first time at Stamford Bridge that I started to feel the connection with the fans, and of the team with the fans. That is going to be helpful for us until the end of the season and will be really important. Of course, those celebrations were sparked by another excellent performance by Palmer in his debut season with the Blues, following his summer move from United’s local rivals Manchester City.
…COLE PALMER
It’s normal. If I play against Cole Palmer, I am going to tell my defensive line to be tough and not give him the chance to get the ball. That is going to be normal. Sometimes expectations play a very important role on a player when they are young. When we signed Palmer, nobody expected him to perform in the way he is performing, but maybe if we paid more, people would put pressure on a guy who is young like him.
…ABOUT MATCH
Always, before you talk about the pitch or tactics, the most important thing is that you go to the games with a good energy and connection. For sure, we have talented players who need time. All are at a different level with expectation, pressure and everything, but we have a young team that needs to grow. This process is painful because when we don’t win, it’s tough and difficult for everyone and our fans. We know what we are doing but the process is not as fast as everyone expected. Hopefully, the late win over Man Utd can help accelerate that process for Chelsea, beginning with another Premier League victory.