Blades blunted by absentees

Published: 12 Feb 2010 - 09:39:59

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Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell has a number of injury concerns to contend with ahead of the visit of Bristol City.Goalkeeper Mark Bunn is expected to be sidelined for around six weeks with a broken hand so Ian Bennett will continue in goal.Defender Chris Morgan is not likely to return for a fortnight due to a rib injury, while fellow centre-half Marcel Seip (hamstring) is also out.On-loan Arsenal youngster Kyle Bartley impressed in the 2-1 defeat to Preston on Tuesday and is set to keep his placeHowever, defender Andrew Taylor is available after a hamstring injury and set for at least a place on the substitute's bench.Midfielder James Harper continues to struggle with an ankle injury and is set to see a specialist to determine the extent of the injury.