Sheffield United face a tough challenge if they are to justify their pre-season promotion credentials when they take on West Brom in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Friday evening.

The Blades are currently sat 3rd in the Championship table and will be looking to put the pressure on the top two as we approach the New Year.

The likes of Oliver Norwood and Billy Sharp have been hugely impressive this season and are one of the main reasons as to why Sheffield United are challenging for promotion to the Premier League.

Chris Wilder seems to have his team well-drilled and they will be slight favourites against a West Brom side that will be hoping to fire themselves back into the promotion hunt after stumbling in recent weeks.

It’s sure to be an electric atmosphere at Bramall Lane on Friday evening, where both sides will be looking to send out a statement to the rest of their promotion rivals with a win.

But how can we expect Chris Wilder’s side to line-up on Friday?

Find out here….

The shot-stopper recovered from his costly error against Leeds in the best possible way, as he kept a clean sheet against a poor looking Reading side.

Henderson will be keen to build on that for the rest of the season as he will play a crucial part in their promotion ambitions this season.

Basham has only missed one league game so far this season and is one of the first names on the team-sheet each week.

He is part of a back three that has rarely looked majorly troubled this season.

The big-money summer signing has been hugely impressive in his first season with the club since arriving from Brentford in the summer transfer window.

Wilder will be hoping that Egan stays fit for the remainder of the season as his quality will be a real asset to his side’s defence when called upon.

O’Connell completes a back three that has been ever-present this season for Chris Wilder’s side.

He is yet to miss a single minute of league action and will definitely be confident of retaining his place in the side against West Brom for tonight’s game.

Stevens has been one of Sheffield United’s best players this season and is excellent down the left wing.

He also offers defensive cover to the three centre backs on the left side and he’ll be looking to continue his impressive start to the season as they mount a serious promotion charge.

The 25-year-old has only made five starts in total this season but has impressed in recent weeks on his return to the side.

Baldock has started the last two league games against Leeds and Reading and it’s clear to see why Chris Wilder rates him so highly at the club.

Norwood has been crucial to Sheffield United’s promotion push this season under Chris Wilder.

The on-loan Brighton midfielder is one of the best midfielders with the ball at his feet, and the Northern Irish international is the Blades’ most creative player going forward.

Fleck has been ever-present in the Blades starting XI this season and like Norwood, he is a crucial member of Chris Wilder’s squad.

His hard work ethic and cover in front of the Sheffield United defence gives Norwood the chance to push on and provide the creative spark that they need going forward in attack.

The 33-year-old has struggled for game time in recent weeks due to the good form shown by John Lundstram, but we expect to see Duffy return to the starting XI against the Baggies on Friday.

His creativity is impressive and if he can reach his top form again, then he will play a pivotal role in the Blades’ promotion push this season.

A lot of McGoldrick’s hard work often goes unnoticed but his ability to be able to hold the ball up with ease and his aerial prowess is one of the best in the Championship.

He has looked sharp since arriving at the club from Ipswich and will be looking for a much-needed goal against West Brom this evening.

Sharp will be pushing for a start in this one after stepping off the bench to give Sheffield United the lead against Reading last weekend.

The forward is likely to replace Conor Washington in the starting XI after impressing in the win over the Royals.

He will be looking to continue his excellent run of form when the Blades face the Baggies on Friday evening.