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Sheffield United vs Southampton: Five players who have played for both

ByMarc Walker|
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 2: James Beattie of Southampton celebrates scoring his goal from the penalty spot during the Carling Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium on December 2, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 2: James Beattie of Southampton celebrates scoring his goal from the penalty spot during the Carling Cup fourth round match between Southampton and Portsmouth at St. Mary's Stadium on December 2, 2003 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Phil Cole/Getty Images)
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SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 04: Stern John of Southampton celebrates scoring their second goal with Jason Euell during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St Mary’s Stadium on May 4, 2008 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)
SOUTHAMPTON, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 04: Stern John of Southampton celebrates scoring their second goal with Jason Euell during the Coca-Cola Championship match between Southampton and Sheffield United at St Mary’s Stadium on May 4, 2008 in Southampton, England. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images)

Premier League action gets back underway this Saturday as Southampton travel to face Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

It will be the first league meeting between the two clubs since the 2008/09 season and their first top-flight clash since 1994.

The Blades sit on five points from their first four league games of the season, whilst Saints are just a point behind them in the table.

Saints may well be up against a few of their former players when they arrive in Yorkshire at the weekend too.

Here are five players who played for both clubs during their playing careers: