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Chris Wilder reveals the police are investigating 'cowardly, disgusting and inhumane' social media abuse of Sheffield United players as he says 'a line has been stepped' over by online trolls this season

Chris Wilder has revealed Sheffield United are working with police to deal with social media abuse aimed at the club's players this season.

The Blades boss gave his impassioned views on online abuse aimed at players, coaches and referees on Tuesday afternoon, speaking ahead of his side's FA Cup fifth-round tie against Bristol City at Bramall Lane.

Players such as Manchester United duo Marcus Rashford and Axel Tuanzebe, Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger and West Bromwich Albion's Romaine Sawyers have all reported online abuse from social media in recent weeks.

Chris Wilder claims Sheffield United are working with the police to combat social media abuse
Anthony Martial (left) and Marcus Rashford (right) have reported recent social media abuse

Wilder condemned abuse on social media as 'cowardly, disgusting and inhumane'.