Sheffield United 2-1 Coventry City

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Ben Davies celebrates his winning goal for Sheffield United against Coventry City.Image source, Empics

Second-half goals from Ryan Flynn and Ben Davies helped Sheffield United to a stylish victory over Coventry City.

Nathan Delfouneso put the Sky Blues ahead against the run of play when he ran on to John Fleck's pass to score.

Flynn drew the sides level with a cool finish after swapping passes with Conor Coady before finding space in a crowded penalty area to slide his shot home.

Coady turned provider again when he unselfishly found substitute Davies to fire home the Blades' winner.

Sheffield United boss Nigel Clough told BBC Radio Sheffield:

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Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough

"I thought the second half was good once we got a bit more positive and on the front foot - there were a few tired legs out there.

"Sometimes it can take a while to get going, as we have found in recent weeks. But once we got in our stride, I thought it was a very, very good second half.

"We're very flexible, as you've seen, we can change in a game two or three times if necessary. We'll try and do whatever it is to win a game, and with whatever formation."

Coventry City manager Steven Pressley told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire:

"I'm very proud of the way the team went about their business. Sometimes when you come into the final game of the season it's really just pride to play for and it's sometimes like a kind of testimonial game.

"But it certainly wasn't that. The application of both sets of players was excellent and it made for a really good game.

"I'm disappointed to lose, there's no doubt about that, and it was a game we didn't deserve to lose."

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