Sheffield United not looking to sack Paul Heckingbottom despite Newcastle rout

Newcastle put eight goals past the Blades, who are winless after six games on their return to the Premier League.

UNDER PRESSURE: Sheffield United manager Paul Heckingbottom at the end of the Premier League match at Bramall Lane, Sheffield. Pic: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

Sheffield United have no immediate plans to sack Paul Heckingbottom after the club suffered their heaviest league defeat when they were hammered 8-0 by Newcastle.

The Blades were put to the sword by a rampant Newcastle to go six games without a win on their Premier League return, but Heckingbottom’s job is currently safe, it's understood.