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:
“They’ve added good experience in (Conor) Hourihane and an athletic midfielder in (Morgan) Gibbs-White.
5. Hatters boss denies Anderson bid
Luton boss Nathan Jones has denied reports that the club made a deadline day approach for Newcastle United teenager Elliot Anderson. However, he did admit that he as made enquiries over signing the Scottish starlet in the past. (Luton Today)
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6. Forest target could join Colo Colo
Nottingham Forest look set to miss out free agent striker striker Facundo Ferreyra, with the ex-Argentina youth international set to join Colo Colo instead. He played La Liga football for Celta Vigo last season, and scored in a 2-2 draw with eventual champions Atletico Madrid. (Nottingham Post)
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7. Seasiders rake in six-figure sum for Penman
Blackpool are set to receive a £300k compensation fee for youngster Charlie Penman, after Brighton beat the likes of Wolves and Aston Villa to the 16-year-old ace. He made his debut for Blackpool's U18s at the age 15. (Football Insider)
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8. Wilshere could train with Gunners
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has claimed that the "doors are always open" to former ex-Gunner Jack Wilshere, who is still on the hunt for a new club. The 34-cap ex-England international spent the second half of last season on loan with Bournemouth. (Daily Mail)
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