Blades eyes Premier League return

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McCabe is refusing to give up the fight over his conviction that West Ham should have been docked points over the Carlos Tevez affair and expects an independent panel to find in his club's favour.

McCabe told BBC Radio Five Live's Sportsweek: "I firmly believe Sheffield United will win and the previous decision will be overturned for reasons of an irrational decision that was made by the first panel."

He added: "What the [Premier League] officials have said to myself and other colleagues is that if the arbitration overturns the previous decision, that Sheffield United should be reinstated to the Premier League."

The Blades were relegated from the top flight after a final day defeat at home to Wigan. West Ham - who escaped with a £5.5million fine for their conduct in the transfer and registration of Tevez and Javier Mascherano - survived.

Despite insisting they would not accept their fate, the Blades subsequently parted company with long-time manager Neil Warnock and appointed former West Brom and Middlesbrough boss Bryan Robson in his place.

McCabe insists his confidence has never wavered for a moment, adding: "Since we really looked into the whys and wherefores of the Tevez affair it became apparent that a wrong decision had been made.

"We have looked at it and obviously consulted with our lawyers and QCs and we are really confident that arbitration will overturn it. I am just happier that we are now only two weeks away from D-Day."

But McCabe also hinted the Blades would not let the matter rest if they were to win their arbitration hearing only to find the Premier League blocked their way back into the top flight.

"I can say to the fans that I believe we will win the arbitration and then it rests with the FA Premier League to decide thereafter. People from the Premier League have indicated we will be reinstated if we win."