The recently-relegated Blades have got their season off to a nightmare start, failing to win any of their five league matches and scoring just once, and could prove a stern test for Darren Ferguson's side, who are currently sitting three places above this weekend's opponents with two more points on the table.
Speaking ahead of the game, the Posh boss said: “They (Sheffield United) were always going to strengthen (in the transfer window). They tried to sign a couple more as well, but deals fell through.
“They’ve added good experience in (Conor) Hourihane and an athletic midfielder in (Morgan) Gibbs-White.
“They already had some top midfielders in John Fleck, Sander Berge and Oliver Norwood as well as a team stacked with players with plenty of Premier League experience so it’s a tough task for us again.
He added: “But it’s the chance to play at a great stadium in front of passionate fans and we will have an excellent following ourselves.
“Obviously we need to play better than in our two previous away games (defeats at Luton and Preston without scoring), but we are looking stronger. We’ve gone toe-to-toe with a couple of big clubs already this season so we know we can compete.”
Take a look at the latest news round-up from the Championship, as the build-up to the weekend's action continues:
1. Terriers knocked back four Leeds bids
Huddersfield Town chairman Phil Hodgkinson has revealed he turned down four offers from Lewis O'Brien in the last transfer window, the final one amounting to £13m. The structure of the offer, which comprised add-ons, is said to have put the Terriers off selling. (BBC Sport) Photo: George Wood
2. Brentford snap up ex-Terrier
Ex-Huddersfield Town defender Mathias Jorgensen, also known as Zanka, has been snapped up by Brentford. He was released by Fenerbahce as the end of last season, after spending the 2020/21 campaign on loan with FC Kobenhaven. He was linked with Preston earlier in the summer. (Club website) Photo: MADS CLAUS RASMUSSEN
3. Pundit slams 'lazy' Christie
Football pundit Frank McAvennie has claimed former Celtic player Ryan Christie "could be lazy" during his spell with the club, following his £3m move to Bournemouth. He's also suggested the Scotland international will struggle to adapt to the rigours of Championship football. (Football Insider) Photo: Ian MacNicol
4. Reading boss wants free agent forward
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic has revealed the club have plans to sign a new striker on a free agent deal - if they can find the right option. Ex-Newcastle United and England forward Andy Carroll has recently been linked with a move to the Madejski. (Football League World) Photo: Lewis Storey