Sheffield United vs Manchester City Predictions and Betting Tips
The Bramall Lane host this week's opening fixture in the English top-flight. For this one, we would see Sheffield United and Manchester City go at it with the three points in mind. The Cityzens are heading into this game without a handful of first-team players. Even at that, they still have enough firepower to cause havoc to any defence in world football. Will they manage three points this weekend?
Sheffield United didn't manage a point against Manchester City in both games last season. Overall, they've gotten the better of the Cityzens only once across seven games. The Manchester-based outfit, with four wins, has clearly been the dominant outfit.
The Blades still in search of their first win of the season
It's looking like it will be a long season for the Sheffield United faithful with the side failing to replicate last season's performances. They welcome the 2019 League champions to the Bramall Lane looking to register their first win of the season. With Chelsea being their next opponents, failing to get one single point from these two games will all but confirm that they are in for a long and hard campaign.
The fixtures haven't been kind to Chris Wilder given they had to face Klopp's side only last weekend. Although they got off the mark quite early via Sander Berge penalty, the Defending champions pulled off a fantastic comeback performance with goals from Firmino and Jota. This condemned Chris Wilder's side to their sixth loss of the season- including a loss in the EFL Cup to Burnley.
Pep intent upon winning more domestic games
Manchester City hasn't been at their sparkling best with regards to their league form. Although they've played a game less than most teams in the Premier League, they currently sit at 13th place copping 8 points from a possible 15. No doubt, they're expected to bounce back, however, they would need to start winning more games if they're to challenge for the league title this year.
Foden had to come off the bench to earn a point for his team at the capital against West Ham. Although they once again dropped points, the Cityzens faithful would have been pleased with their performance after going 1-0 down. Pep and his boys continued their 100% start to the 2020/21 Champions League season. They thrashed Olympique Marseille in France via a 3-0 scoreline. Goals from Torres, Gundogan and Sterling wrapped up a fine all-round performance from the Cityzens.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City Team News
Aguero once again joins the injury list as the Argentine ace picked up a knock last time out. Mendy, Fernandinho and Jesus are also unavailable for this tie. Fleck, O'Connell, and Mousset are the notable players sidelined via injury for the home side.
Sheffield United possible starting XI:
Ramsdale; Basham, Egan, Ampadu; Baldock, Lundstram, Norwood, Berge, Stevens; McBurnie, McGoldrick
Manchester City possible starting XI:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko; ROdri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Sterling, Ferran
Sheffield United vs Man City Prediction: 1-2
There's difference between the Blades we saw last season and the one we're currently seeing. Surely, a win in a game like this most likely turns things around for them. However, they haven't shown signs of the reverting to the 2019/20 Sheffield United.
Pep's troops, just like their opponents, are also struggling to string a couple of positive results in the league. They showed just how good they are with that 3-0 win in France- De Bruyne running the show with two assists. As such, we believe the away team narrowly gets all three points.