The Football League Paper

SHARP SHOOTER

Billy puts the Blades back on the summit

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GOAL-HUNGRY Billy Sharp hit a hat-trick as Sheffield United stormed back to the top of the Championsh­ip with a 4-2 win against Wigan Athletic.

Demanding Blades boss Chris Wilder said: From a footballin­g point of view, I thought we took our goals very well, but next time out we’ll need to do a little bit better.”

Leeds slipped down to second after drawing 1-1 against Nottingham Forest.

Middlesbro­ugh and Derby drew 1-1, as did West Brom and Blackburn.

 ?? PICTURE: PA Images ?? YES: Billy Sharp celebrates his hattrick for the Blades
PICTURE: PA Images YES: Billy Sharp celebrates his hattrick for the Blades

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