Sheffield United fans will be hoping to go one better this season after a promising start to life back in the Championship last term.

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Despite only winning promotion the year before, the Blades had no inhibitions going into the 2016/17 season and their momentum carried them through.

For much of the year, it looked like Sheffield United were preparing a genuine promotion push but they fell short in the end, finishing in a respectable 10th place.

That could be the platform for success and with Chris Wilder penning a new deal, some deadwood trimmed and some new signings arriving at Bramall Lane, there is a sense of optimism surrounding the club's chances of making it back to the Premier League.

Sheffield United start with a tricky test against Swansea City - who were recently relegated - and here is how Wilder should line his players up for that fixture in his preferred 3-5-2 formation.

Henderson was impressive on loan at Shrewsbury Town last season and will hope to make the step up to Championship football.

Egan is an impressive addition, signing from Brentford this summer.

Basham is likely to take one of the three centre-back slots in Wilder's system.

Key man O'Connell is not for sale, Wilder insists, and he is an integral part of Sheffield United's defence.

Baldock will hope to stay fit all season to really kick on in his career now.

Evans was an impressive signing by the Blades and he is likely to continue in this role.

Fleck is one of the most underrated players in the division, with an excellent left boot.

Stevens was a shrewd capture last summer from Portsmouth and he will continue in the left-wing-back slot.

Wales international Woodburn has joined on loan from Liverpool and needs to be integrated straight into the team to show his creative flair.

McGoldrick was another summer capture, joining on a free transfer and offering experience up top.

Clarke was one of the leading scorers in the division last season and has a big role to play again this time round.