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Phil Spencer

The Liverpool example Chris Wilder has used to deliver stark warning to Unai Emery and Arsenal

Chris Wilder is hoping to use the atmosphere at Bramall Lane to help them get a result against Arsenal.

Sheffield United came close to pulling off an upset against Liverpool before the international break but were caught out after a Dean Henderson error in the latter stages.

The Blades have adapted well to life in the top flight and Wilder says that he's confident of getting a result against the Gunners.

He said: "We are competitive and we fancy our chances.

"We are bullish as you can obviously imagine because that is the approach that we take. We were against Liverpool.

"The crowd have been absolutely amazing at home and that is not me rubbing their heads because they know how important it is for them to be on the front foot and make it hostile and noisy.

"The last manager who came here [Jurgen Klopp] commented on [the atmosphere] as well, which was a real pat on the back for the way our ground was set up and atmosphere inside it.

"We will need that on Monday night and I am sure that will happen. A night game at Bramall Lane under the lights, live on Sky, something that we are really looking forward to and getting after the opposition but understanding the quality that they have got."

Responding to claims that his side have been defensive this term, Wilder said: "I believe we have not been a defensive-minded team which is very encouraging and gives us a lot of confidence.

"We have got after teams, we got after Liverpool in the time that we could and picked our times and we are going to have to do the same against Arsenal on Monday."

Wilder added: "They (Arsenal) will know that they have got quality in that group and as a manager.

"We all have to put our hands to our ears sometimes and block out all the noise and get on with the most important thing which is winning points and adding to that total."

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