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The Premier League returns to the fold with another round of matches this week as Sheffield United lock horns with Erik ten Hag's Manchester United side in an important encounter at Old Trafford on Wednesday.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Preview
Sheffield United are rooted to the bottom of the Premier League standings and have struggled this season. The away side slumped to a damaging 4-1 defeat at the hands of Burnley over the weekend and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Manchester United, on the other hand, are in seventh place in the league table and have been inconsistent this season. The Red Devils scrapped their way to a narrow FA Cup victory against Coventry City in their previous game and have a point to prove this week.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Manchester United have a good historical record against Sheffield United and have won 47 out of the 98 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Sheffield United's 35 victories.
- Manchester United have won eight of their last 10 matches against Sheffield United in the Premier League, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline at Old Trafford in January 2021.
- Sheffield United won their previous away game against Manchester United in the Premier League in 2021 and ended a run of seven consecutive defeats in such games in the competition.
- Manchester United have won only one of their last seven matches in the Premier League and are winless in their last four games in the competition.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Prediction
Manchester United are in the midst of a slump and will need to play out of their skins to secure a place in Europe this year. Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund have shown flashes of brilliance this season and will need to make their mark this week.
Sheffield United have failed to cope with the rigours of the top flight and are in desperate need of a shot in the arm. Manchester United are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Manchester United 3-1 Sheffield United
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester United to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Manchester United to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Alejandro Garnacho to score - Yes
