David Unsworth has insisted Burnley should ignore what Leeds United and Sheffield United are doing, amid the Clarets’ battle to win promotion up to the Premier League. Scott Parker’s men moved to second place in the Championship following their 1-0 home win against Oxford United on Tuesday.

Along with Sunderland, Burnley are the only Championship side with an unbeaten home record as they prepare to host table-topping Leeds United (20:00 GMT). The Clarets also boast the best home defensive record with only four goals conceded in their 13 games at Turf Moor.

The early signs were good as they all played a part in Saturday’s victory away at Derby County - and Sheffield United’s fresh faces will only get better as they settle into life at Bramall Lane. That’s the view of boss Chris Wilder ahead of the latest instalment in a dramatic promotion race this weekend at home to Portsmouth.

Promotion rivals Burnley and Leeds United played out a dull and lifeless goalless draw in a top-of-the-table clash that neither side wanted to lose.

Preston North End brought in Lewis Gibson from Plymouth Argyle on a permanent deal, whilst tapping into the loan market to obtain Jayden Meghoma’s and Ryan Porteous’ services until the end of the season.

United signed Rob Holding on loan from Crystal Palace on deadline day but he is expected to start on the bench against Pompey, while Wilder has another real selection dilemma after key man Gus Hamer returned from the two-match suspension that saw him miss out against Hull City and Derby County in United’s last two games.

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has conceded that attacker Brenden Aaronson remains the only real option to lead the line as the side try and clinch promotion to the Premier League.The coach had

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