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Billy Sharp has scored eight goals this season

Billy Sharp's double saw Sheffield United inflict a first home league defeat on Blackburn since September 2017.

The Blades had the better of the first half, with home goalkeeper David Raya forced into good saves by Jack O'Connell, David McGoldrick and John Fleck.

The visitors went ahead when Sharp tapped home at the second attempt after McGoldrick teed him up with a low ball.

Sharp secured a third successive win for Chris Wilder's side and seventh victory of the campaign when he headed home Enda Stevens' excellent hanging cross to send the Blades third in the Championship.

United have now won more Championship games this season than any other team and they trail leaders Leeds and Middlesbrough on goal difference only.

They impressed throughout at Ewood Park and but for some fine keeping from Raya would have won by more.

The closest Blackburn came to a goal was when Adam Armstrong fired straight at Blades goalkeeper Dean Henderson with five minutes to go.

Tony Mowbray's side, who have now won just one of their past six league games, visit Bolton on Saturday, while the Blades host struggling Hull City.

Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray told BBC Radio Lancashire:

"Defeat is part and parcel of football which is what I've been saying to the group.

"Let's not get too down about it, it's one [home league] defeat in just over a year.

"Let's look forward to the next game, the next challenge and if we get three points on Saturday maybe it'll be rosy in the garden again.

"I want to put tonight behind us quickly and move on."

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Sheffield:

"It was a really good performance, they had a proud unbeaten home record and we dealt with their threats very well.

"When we were in possession we looked like we could score and even though it took until the second half to get in front, we would have been bitterly disappointed not to win.

"I think we put in a proper performance as both individuals and as a team.

"It's a good time to be a Blade, there'll be bumps along the way but we should enjoy it when we can".