Chris Wilder asked Sheffield United fans to cut him some slack after the Blades were the first team knocked out of this season’s FA Cup third round on a night when some of their youngsters outshone the fringe players.

Follow live coverage as Sheffield United face Cardiff City in the FA Cup today. This season marks the 144th edition of the world’s oldest cup competition, with Manchester United the reigning champions after they beat local rivals Manchester City in the final at Wembley.

Cardiff City's Luke Pearce, left, and Sheffield United's Jack Robinson battle for the ball during the English FA Cup third round soccer match between Sheffield United and Cardiff City at Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England, Thursday Jan. 9, 2025. (Danny Lawson/PA via AP) Danny Lawson/AP