Key factor paving way for Sheffield United survival fight.

Paul Heckingbottom’s men face Bournemouth and Burnley in their next two Premier League fixtures

Sheffield United, who has won four of its past six games, will enter the post-international break with newfound confidence. Following their 2-1 victory against Wolves, they drew 1-1 with Brighton on Sunday to maintain their Premier League survival chances.

The way they play Burnley and Bournemouth back-to-back might determine their season. Thanks to two late comebacks against Wolves and Brighton, the Blades, who have risen off the bottom of the league for the first time since September 23, now trail fourth-bottom Cherries by four points.

A terrific second-half performance against Gary O’Neil’s team was rounded off by Oliver Norwood’s penalty in the 100th minute. However, a powerful end to Sunday’s match at the Amex saw Adam Webster deflect Jayden Bogle’s pass over into his own net.

In addition to being a first point on the road, Sheffield United’s move up to 19th place was a big advancement. Heckingbottom was more satisfied with how they concluded the game than he was with the outcome.

It was significant to the Blades manager because it followed such a great finish against Wolves, who believes those closing seconds indicate they are moving in the right direction.

“It’s always about the points,” he said. There are several explanations for why we haven’t been able to gain ground, including how we began the season, pivotal moments, and playing time both at home and away. However, unless such explanations are provided, they are simply excuses. It’s quite significant. The points are what matter.

“We must make sure that we continue to gain ground. There have been moments in each game, but the thing that has pleased me, at least in the last two, is that we have emerged as the victorious team at the end, and that is what I want to see. When you see it, it makes myself, the players, and the supporters very happy.

You’re holding on and refusing to recognize that. By the way, I’d want to do it as well. We should be rewarded for our efforts to remain optimistic, but I also want to make sure that we can win those kinds of games. We played against a really good squad, but in the second half, we really went for it.”