BURNLEY defender Arthur Gnohere could be forgiven for having a sleepless night before tomorrow's match with Sheffield United.

That is because Blades striker Steve Kabba has already given him one nightmare this season.

Kabba was the star of the show for Grimsby Town in their remarkable 6-5 triumph over the Clarets earlier this season.

He scored a couple and ran Burnley ragged with the French defender suffering more than most.

He was hauled off by manager Stan Ternent at half time with the Mariners having netted four times with Kabba at the heart of all their best attacks.

Kabba has since moved to Sheffield United after ending his loan deal at Blundell Park and he has continued to impress.

In fact such has been his form this season that many Crystal Palace fans are wondering why manager Trevor Francis felt able to let him go.

As for Gnohere he has bounced back from that miserable night with some impressive displays although he is still struggling to find the level of consistency he would like.

But he knows he has to be at his best if he is to prevent Kabba inflicting more pain on the Clarets across the Pennines.