The 2006-07 campaign delivered ultimate heartbreak for Sheffield United as The Blades' hard-fought return to the Premier League ended in a crushing 18th-place finish and relegation on the final day. Under the fiery guidance of manager Neil Warnock, the team fought valiantly, securing memorable home victories over giants like Arsenal and keeping ahead of the relegation zone for much of the season. However, their fate was fatally sealed after top scorer Rob Hulse, whose 8 crucial goals included the first of the entire Premier League season, suffered a devastating double leg fracture in March, leaving the side critically short of firepower. Relegation was confirmed on the final day on goal difference, in a cruel twist of fate where former Blade David Unsworth scored the winning goal for Wigan Athletic to save them at United's expense, marking a painful but defining chapter in the club's modern history.