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Royle Expects Tough Game - Ipswich Town News

Town boss Joe Royle expects a tough game between Division One's two form sides when the Blues travel to Sheffield United on Saturday for their FA Cup fourth round tie.

Royle says he feels that the Blades won't have been overly exerted by their Worthington Cup semi-final against Liverpool going to extra-time: "They gave it their best shot and I don't think the extra-time will have taken that much out of them. They only had a short journey back after the game and that was a bonus for them.

"Seffield United are third in the table and really going for glory. We're moving up towards the play-off zone. Both squads are on a good run and I know they'll really be wanting to put us in our place.

"I'm expecting a really hard game between two sides with great ambitions in the First Division this season."

Town have no new injuries after Saturday's 3-0 win against Preston North End.

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