Though exceeding all expectations and still harbouring European ambitions, Chris Wilder is taking the pragmatic approach about Sheffield United's success heading into Sunday's matchup with relegation-threatened Bournemouth at Bramall Lane.
The promoted Blades (9-9-7) have walked a knife's edge for most of the season, turning up on the right side more often than not as they enter this match sixth on 36 points and only five back of Chelsea for the fourth and final Champions League spot. Sheffield United's 26 goals are easily the fewest of any top-half side - everyone else has at least 31 - but their paucity of goals has not been a burden thanks to a stingy defense that ranks behind only Liverpool in goals conceded with 23.