Sheffield United have had a brilliant start to their first Premier League season since 2006/07.

The Blades currently sit 13th in the table after eight games, and could have easily grabbed a point against the champions of Europe if not for an individual mistake.

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However, we’ve seen newly-promoted sides perform well initially while riding the crest of a wave before – Blackpool in 2010/11 anyone?

In the Premier League, you have to make the most of even the slightest advantages you get, and Oliver Norwood’s latest Instagram story shows that the Blades do have a small edge over some teams in the division.

The Northern Irish midfielder posted a snap of him and Billy Sharp in first-team training during the international break.

The 28-year-old retired from international duty earlier this year to focus on his club career, and you can see he’s staying true to his word by putting in the extra hours while others are playing for their countries.

The fact that one of the Blades’ most influential players doesn’t have to worry about injuries or fatigue from international games will be a huge boost to them throughout the season, and hopefully, his performances once domestic football returns show the benefits of his decision.