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Alex James

Man City loan stars on verge of promotion to cap off exceptional Championship season

Manchester City duo Tommy Doyle and James McAtee could become promotion winners on Wednesday night.

The youngsters are looking to finish their loan campaigns at Sheffield United with silverware. Indeed, Paul Heckingbottom's side head into their home clash with West Brom knowing that three points would seal the deal.

The Blades are four clear of third place Luton Town - who have played two more games. Rob Edwards' side saw off fellow promotion chasers Middlesbrough on Monday, meaning United need a victory over the Baggies to join Burnley in the Premier League next season.

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Doyle and McAtee have enjoyed successful campaigns on an individual and collective basis, with United's promotion push coupled with a run to the FA Cup semi-final - which ended in defeat, coincidentally to City, last weekend. Heckingbottom's men have West Brom, Preston North End, Huddersfield Town and Birmingham City left to play in the league.

Central midfielder Doyle, who gained valuable experience out on loan with Cardiff City last season, has registered three goals and three assists in his 30 appearances for the Blades. McAtee, meanwhile, is on a hot streak of form - taking his goal tally for the season to eight in 39 outings. The 20-year-old has netted four times in his last six appearances.

It remains to be seen what comes next for the pair but, should the complete the promotion push in Yorkshire, they can reflect on a valuable campaign on and off the pitch.

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