Masterminds face off for the ultimate prize

SHEFFIELD United and Sunderland stand on the brink of the Premier League with this season’s last promotion place up for grabs in the Sky Bet Championship play-off final.

- By PA SPORT STAFF

Chris Wilder's Blades, who finished third in the table, eased through to the final after winning both their semi-final legs against Bristol City 3-0.

It was a tighter affair for Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats, who finished the regular season in fourth place - 14 points befind Sheffield United. After winning the first leg at Coventry 2-1, it took a dramatic last-gasp header from Dan Ballard at the Stadium of Light to secure Sunderland a place at Wembley

Here, the PA News agency takes a look at the strengths and weaknesses of rival managers ahead of their Wembley showdown on Saturday, May 24.

Chris Wilder (Sheff Utd)

The 57-year-old is a proven winner, having guided the Blades from League One to the Premier League during his first spell in charge.