Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Hull City dominate YP Team of the Week
Here is our latest line-up - sporting a 5-3-2 formation. Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
Goalkeeper: George Long (Hull City) - Beaten twice, but still had an outstanding day against exalted Premier League opposition in Chelsea. Fine saves to deny Barkley, Mount and Azpiliceuta, in particular.
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Hide AdDefence: Robbie McKenzie (Hull City) - Will have learnt plenty against one of the leading sides in Europe. Produced a gutsy performance and could take away a lot from lining up against the Londoners. Plenty of positives.
Chris Basham (Sheffield United) - Put his hand up at Millwall and one of a number of established Blades players who showed their authority in a testing arena. Beautifully set up Sharp for a first-half chance.
Tom Lees (Sheffield Wednesday) - Solid, organised and won his challenges in typically unassuming fashion. Typical Lees, in fact as Wednesday delivered a welcome defensive response after the bruising afternoon against Blackburn.
Morgan Fox (Sheffield Wednesday) - Enjoying a fine season and helped himself to a goal after reacting alertly to a quickly-taken throw-in at QPR. At the back, he was on-message and produced one excellent last-ditch challenge at a timely second-half juncture.
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Hide AdBen Osborn (Sheffield United) - With Chris Wilder watching intently from his technical area, Osborn was alert in his defensive duties and showed threat bombing forward.
Midfield: Jarrod Bowen (Hull City) - Proved a constant pest for the Chelsea backline and showed just why so many higher-ranking clubs have been monitoring his form. Fingers crossed he remains at Hull by the end of the week.
Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) - Pinged the ball around with authority and adeptness on a different surface at Millwall and crowned a fine afternoon’s work with a lovely goal towards the end.
Jacob Murphy (Sheffield Wednesday) - Displayed and threat in equal abundance and went close to a first-half opener. Productive evening’s work at Loftus Road.
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Hide AdForwards: Billy Sharp (Sheffield United) - May not have scored - and his frustration was there to see after missing a late chance - but was different class. Showed nous, authority, leadership and poise in equal measure. Schooled Millwall’s backline.
Sam Winnall (Sheffield Wednesday) - Joy was etched all over his face following his clinical late goal and it was just reward for a workaholic performance at QPR.
Manager - Garry Monk (Sheffield Wednesday)