Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom says they must keep fighting ahead of Saturday's clash with Arsenal.

The Blades travel to Arsenal still yet to win in the Premier League this season.

Heckingbottom said: "There have been positive signs. I think we are realistic, understanding where we are. The expectation on us last season was different so we behaved in a different way. This season, while there is still an expectation on us to perform and give our best, we understand that may not be good enough.

"That perspective is important.

"[If we survive] the last few minutes against Spurs or Jordan Pickford [doesn't make] his save against Everton, we are out of the bottom three.

"That is without altering any sort of performances, so things haven't gone our way. We've got to make sure we fight to turn that tide. Nobody is going to do that for us."

On facing Arsenal, Heckingbottom added: "It is one of the biggest, if not the biggest. Anyone finishing above that team probably wins the league.

"You've got to enjoy going to the biggest places and playing these games. They can kickstart people's careers."