Sheffield United's charge towards the Champions League places gathered momentum as a 2-1 win over Bournemouth took them to within two points of Chelsea in fourth
Chris Wilder's men did it the hard way at Bramall Lane, coming from behind after Callum Wilson handed the improved Cherries a deserved early lead (13)
Billy Sharp's goal just before the break (45+1) restored parity before John Lundstram, who had lost his place to new signing Sander Berge, sprang from the bench to send the Blades fifth in the Premier League with a neat finish after linking with fellow substitute Lys Mousset
United have now scored six Premier League goals from substitutes this season, more than any other side in the division, while the result leaves Eddie Howe's Bournemouth just two points above the drop zone
For the first 30 minutes it was hard to tell who was pushing for Europe and who were the relegation strugglers as the visitors - obviously buoyed by back-to-back wins - played with great energy, quality and bite to win the second balls
Ryan Fraser looked like a player with his confidence restored after an inconsistent campaign and he was the instigator of the opening goal
A poor pass out by Sheffield United's record signing Berge put his team in trouble and Dan Gosling fed Fraser, whose low cross was attacked by Harry Wilson and although that effort was blocked away, Callum Wilson was on hand to thrash home
Bournemouth could have immediately doubled their lead when Fraser's cross left Philip Billing on his toes and somehow he failed to make contact with the ball from close range
Wilder's team grew into the half and pinned Bournemouth back towards their own goal
Oliver Norwood saw a deflected strike drop agonisingly wide of a post before Aaron Ramsdale made a fine save from Oli McBurnie
It looked as though the Cherries would survive through to the break but the pressure finally told when a corner was kept alive by Enda Stevens and Sharp was on hand to poke home from close range
 Both his goals this season have come against Bournemouth
The visitors composed themselves after the break and looked tidy in possession with Nathan Ake and Simon Francis standing up well to balls coming into their box from wide areas
A thunderous strike from Fraser after a superb set up from Callum Wilson drew a sensational save from Dean Henderson, who was at full stretch to deny the winger
The Blades looked to be running out of ideas but the introduction of Lundstram and Mousset kicked them into life and on 84 minutes, they combined for the winner
 With Bournemouth briefly unorganised, Mousset charged down the left and fed Lundstram, who sent a composed strike into the far corner
Once again the Blades showed their mettle
 It's amazing how far they've come in a short space of time
He's back
 And in this kind of form, Bournemouth have a player capable of getting them out of trouble
 This was the Ryan Fraser of last season, lively, intelligent and full of quality and guile
 He was the best player on the pitch and was so unfortunate to be on the losing side
 No player made more key passes (4) than the winger and it was his quality that laid the platform for Bournemouth's opening goal
It's a timely reminder for Bournemouth and potential suitors that Fraser's existing deal expires at the end of the season and he has been linked with a free transfer to Liverpool and Arsenal
 On this showing, clubs of that ilk will be getting in touch
"I'm not a comfortable manager, we're not a comfortable team
 We want more
 We've enjoyed our first year back in the Premier League, we've played a part in it and there are some big games coming up
 We've had to turn a decent side over today
 They've got some dangerous players
 I thought our back three were excellent
""The way we started the game, you wouldn't know we're in the position we are in
 We passed the ball very well, showed good composure, scored a really good goal, could have scored more
 The early signs of the game were very good and generally I thought the performance overall was pretty good
 The two goals we conceded were out of keeping with the overall performance
 The second goal was a really poor one
"Sheffield United host Brighton at Bramall Lane next, although not until Saturday, February 22 after their mid-season break
Meanwhile, Bournemouth also embark on a week without a fixture as they have 13 days to prepare for a crucial home fixture with Burnley
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