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Sheffield United’s Ben Osborn is looking to inflict more misery on Jose Mourinho in order to give Blades real momentum in their relegation fight.

Chris Wilder’s side have beaten Bristol Rovers and Newcastle in the last week having failed to win any of their previous 18 games this season

Osborn was part of the United side that thumped Mourinho’s Spurs 3-1 at Bramall Lane in July and the midfielder says: ‘We know, if we’re all at it, that it’s going to be a really difficult game for them and I am certain they will know that.

© Provided by Daily Mail Ben Osborn is hoping to put more misery on Spurs when Sheffield United host them on Sunday

© Provided by Daily Mail Osborn was part of the Blades squad that comfortably beat Tottenham 3-1 back last July

‘They will be fully aware of what we are capable of when it comes together for is. We definitely have a chance, to finally get that first league win on Tuesday was a weight off our shoulders

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Newcastle United return to action in the Premier League this evening when they travel to winless Sheffield United, and the Magpies will be under pressure to pick up all three points at Bramall Lane. Steve Bruce’s side suffered another defeat against Arsenal in the FA Cup on Saturday with some key players rested, but they did manage to produce a solid enough performance until extra time. However, after failing to score at the Emirates Stadium Newcastle have now registered just one goal in their last eight hours of football.

Sheffield United have seven players missing for the visit of Tottenham Hotspur, although manager Chris Wilder has not named them. Enda Stevens, Oli McBurnie and George Baldock will be assessed, while Jack Robinson is set to remain sidelined. Tottenham expect Steven Bergwijn to be available

On Monday two Sheffield United players, Oliver Norwood and Ben Osborn , were reading an article about Derby County’s disastrous Premier League campaign of 2007-08, when they More from The Times and The Sunday TimesTap 'Menu' and then 'Explore'Tap 'Menu' and then 'Explore'. Dismiss.

‘The first task is to catch the team above us (West Brom) and then go from there.’

Like a lot of Blades players, 26-year-old Osborn has waited a long time to get his chance to play in the Premier League, signing from Nottingham Forest in 2019.

‘Everyone is desperate to stay at this level because we know tough it is to get here,’ he said. ‘It is what we’ve wanted our whole careers, that is probably why it hurts so much when we do lose.

© Provided by Daily Mail Jose Mourinho's men were humbled by the Blades that day but have recovered since then

© Provided by Daily Mail The Blades are bottom of the Premier League but Osborn has helped them win their last two

‘But it also gives us hope that if we do put a run together, everyone is going to fight for each other. We are fighting for our careers at the end of the day.’

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Ben Osborn previous match for Sheffield United was against Southampton in Premier League, and the match ended with result 3 - 0 When it starts, you will be able to follow Sheffield United - Manchester United livescore, standings, minute by minute updated live results and match statistics.

Sheffield United vs Tottenham will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Premier League and Main Event from 1pm on Sunday ; kick-off at 2pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Free highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports

Nobody has scored fewer goals than United’s nine in 18 matches but Osborn says the chances are coming.

‘Our play in the middle third has been pretty decent. It probably comes down to confidence. We have created a lot of chances in some games that haven’t been taken.

‘We showed signs against Newcastle we are getting into those areas and still creating. Hopefully if we put a couple away it will give us that belief to maybe kick on and get a few more.’