Blades extend Harley loan ahead of Saturday's match

This Saturday's opponents, top-of-the-table Sheffield United, have announced that they've been successful in retaining the services of full-back Jon Harley for another two months.

Harley is on loan to The Blades from Fulham, and the extension means that Harley, 24, will spend the maximum permissable three months on loan at Bramall Lane.

The former Chelsea player spent two months on loan with Neil Warnock's side last year and the Sheffield boss is pleased the extension has been agreed.

"With our current injury situation we have to strengthen, and the directors are working hard to help me in the quest for new players", said Warnock.

"We have been fortunate with Jon and I'm pleased that Fulham have allowed us to have him for two more months.

"We are all glad that he is on board, and I'm sure that he'll feel the benefit of having a few games under his belt."