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Sheffield United to sack Chris Wilder after missing out on Premier League promotion as new owners seek fresh face to lead the side

Chris Wilder is set to be sacked by Sheffield United after missing out on promotion to the Premier League.

Wilder, 57, is in his second stint in charge of the club, having initially led them in the top flight between 2016 and 2021.

He left the club in March 2021 when they were bottom of the Premier League - a year in which they were relegated after two seasons - having initially joined them in May 2016 when they were in the Championship.

After leaving United, he went onto lead Middlesbrough and Watford, but returned to the Blades in 2023 - chosen as the person to lead them back to the Premier League.