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Coventry moved five points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship after fighting back to beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Bramall Lane.

Harrison Burrows' deflected effort gave the Blades a deserved lead early in the second half before Frank Lampard's side struck twice in five minutes to give their title hopes a major boost.

Haji Wright equalised four minutes after Coventry had fallen behind and Jack Rudoni's header sealed their third straight win.

The Sky Blues, who held a 10-point lead at the top in November, were knocked off top spot by Middlesbrough earlier this month, but have regained momentum in their bid for a top-flight return for the first time in 25 years.

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After falling behind to Sheffield United it only took Coventry 10 minutes to take the lead thanks to Haji Wright and Jack Rudoni.

The Blades, who remain nine points adrift of the play-off places, were made to pay for a string of missed first-half chances.

Chris Wilder's side made an impressive start. Gus Hamer's dangerous low cross...

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