Muslic backs Argyle to upset Sheffield United

Miron Muslic says his team are capable of hitting the heights to beat Sheffield United

Miron Muslic has backed his inconsistent Plymouth Argyle side to beat promotion contenders Sheffield United in what he said is a must-win game.

The Pilgrims crashed 3-0 at Swansea City on Wednesday after they had won two and drawn one of their previous four matches in their bid to escape bottom spot.

They still stand five points adrift of safety with five games remaining, beginning with the visit of the Blades for a Saturday lunchtime kick-off (12:30 BST).

"I think we're going to win this game, because our boys will surprise us again with a good and strong performance," he said.

"It would actually fit the pattern of here, nowhere, and again here. So why not?"

'We have to win'

Coming just days after they produced one of their best performance of the season to beat Norwich City, the capitulation against the Swans infuriated head coach Muslic, who has overseen slightly improved form since he took over in January.

Despite his anger with his team's display at the Swansea.com Stadium, he remains optimistic for the next challenge, pointing to the fact Millwall won at Bramall Lane on Tuesday, which meant Sheffield United slipped out of the top two.

Muslic added: "We have to win against Sheffield United. I know the difficulties of this task but it's possible. Millwall showed this.

"There is also pressure for them. Our Argyle shirts will have it but also the shirts from Sheffield United, so why not?"