Though this seasons like TV encounters have been somewhat disappointing; Cardiff (1-1), Middlesbrough (0-1) and Doncaster (0-2) have all capitalised on the Blades terrible luck on the box. In fact you have to go all the way to our play-off semi-final success over Preston since United last claimed three points whilst shown on TV.
Sheffield Wednesday must be our most shown opponents on live television with Palace easily as runners-up. Our demise against the Eagles can be traced back to May 1997 when a David Hopkin strike (last minute) denied United of possible Premiership football in the play-off final at Wembley.
The Eagles were relegated at the first attempt in the top flight and back in Division One (at Selhurst Park); again Sky where there to witness a 1-0 win for Palace - midfielder Ian Hamilton was also sent off during the game.
United have battled out draws in their previous two fixtures, both during the 2008-09 season. At the Lane it ended 2-2 - James Beattie looked to have netted a winner moments before time from the spot before deep into added time Nick Carle levelled.
In our final league game of that campaign to two sides drew 0-0 at Selhurst Park. Our record with the Eagles doesn't look great but hopefully this Saturday will see a sea of change.