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PREMIER SHOT IS BILLY’S BIG GOAL

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The LeaguePaper Team
13 February 2022

By Dave Flett

RECORD-BREAKER: Billy Sharp scores for Sheffield United against Peterborough
PICTURE: Alamy

GOAL-KING Billy Sharp will be happy if his nearest rivals close the gap on him at the top of the Championship’s all-time scorers’ list next season – as long as he’s back in the Premier League!
The Sheffield United striker, who turned 36 last weekend, nudged ahead of David Nugent with his 122nd second-tier goal against Peterborough a fortnight ago.
He then wasted no time in his bid to move further clear by netting in the Blades’ next contest against Birmingham and then bagging a b...

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