Sharp lifts Sheffield United top of Championship


Soccer Football - Championship - Burton Albion vs Sheffield United - Pirelli Stadium, Burton, Britain - November 17, 2017 Billy Sharp scores Sheffield United's first goal Action Images/Carl Recine

LONDON (Reuters) - Captain Billy Sharp scored twice to send Sheffield United to the top of the Championship with a 3-1 win at Burton Albion on Friday.

Chris Wilder's side continued their fine form in their first season back in England's second tier by moving one point ahead of Wolverhampton Wanderers, who play Reading on Saturday, to lead the standings on 36 after 17 games.

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