Sheffield United 4-1 Cardiff City: Iliman Ndiaye on target as Blades inch closer to automatic promotion
Sory Kaba took his tally to five goals in seven games when he gave the Bluebirds a surprise lead from the penalty spot, but Manchester City loanee James McAtee levelled with an impressive solo goal, before a spectacular diving header from Jack Robinson made it 2-1.
Cardiff substitute Connor Wickham struck the woodwork as the visitors chased an equaliser, but Iliman Ndiaye slammed in a third and Ciaran Clark prodded in from a yard out to take the game away from Sabri Lamouchi's relegation-threatened side.
A fifth win in seven games sees the Blades extend their lead over third-placed Middlesbrough and fourth-placed Luton to eight points ahead of the remainder of Saturday's action, while Cardiff remain precariously perched in 21st, one point above the bottom three.