"It's been a massive week for Sheffield United. It looked like that derby win, despite Sheffield Wednesday's troubles, has probably been really good for the spirit. In the early part of the season there was a lack of creativity but that's been amended with nine goals in their last three games. With the squad they have got and having Chris Wilder back I fully expect them to rise up the table and get themselves away from the danger zone."
"On Leicester, even though they rallied in the second half I don't think that's going to appease the supporters. The players have been desperately short in all areas. The most damaging thing is that attitudes have been questioned time and time again. Having to resent and be back in the Championship is quite tough. I think that's the reality of what's going on there. Two disappointing defeats and the manager is going to come under scrutiny as well."
"I'm a bit reluctant to go too heavy because it's so early and anything can happen, but it's kind of unprecendented what we are seeing. Today my biggest takeaway is the goalscorers. Ellis Simms was probably third choice to be playing down the middle a while ago. Through injuries to others and opportunities that have presented themselves to him he's taken it with both hands. Josh Eccles scored today as well and wasn't a guaranteed starter, it just shows the strength in depth."
Sheffield United have won three consecutive matches, scoring nine goals in their last three games and regaining creativity and spirit with Chris Wilder's return. Leicester display inconsistent performances, lacking quality in several areas, with attitudes questioned and mounting pressure on the manager after recent defeats. Coventry sit significantly clear of third place, benefitting from unexpected goalscorers and squad depth, with Ellis Simms and Josh Eccles seizing opportunities. Early-season variance remains possible, but current trends highlight Sheffield United's resurgence, Leicester's decline, and Coventry's effective rotation and goal distribution as defining developments.
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