Manchester United welcome Sheffield United to Old Trafford for a Premier League meeting at 8 pm BST on Wednesday evening.
On paper, it is Manchester United who head into the game as heavy favourites to pick up the three points in midweek.
The Red Devils are fighting for European football, while Sheffield United are set to be relegated to the Championship very soon.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United
2023/24 has been a somewhat disappointing campaign for Manchester United so far. After finishing in the top-four and winning the League Cup during Erik ten Hag’s first season, the Red Devils were expected to kick on and challenge the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City this time around.
Man United have managed to secure a spot in the FA Cup final next month - beating Championship outfit Coventry City after extra-time and penalties. Still, their league form continues to be a concern. A 2-2 draw with Bournemouth last time out means Ten Hag’s men are winless in their last four Premier League matches and are in danger of going into 2024/25 with no European football.
However, with three points almost guaranteed vs Sheffield United, the Manchester outfit remain well in the race for a Europa League finish.
Premier League Europa League Race: Current Standings
- 6th- Newcastle Pld 32 - Pts 50
- 7th - Manchester United Pld 32 - Pts 50
- 8th - West Ham Pld 34 - Pts 48
- 9th - Chelsea Pld 31 - Pts 47
As for Sheffield United, they have won just three league games all campaign and are expected to be relegated in the next week or so.
Premier League Relegation: Current Standings
- 16th - Everton Pld 33 - Pts 30
- 17th - Nottingham Forest Pld 34 - Pts 26
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- 18th - Luton Pld 34 - Pts 25
- 19th - Burnley - Pld 34 - Pts 23
- 20th - Sheffield United Pld 33 - Pts 16
Manchester United vs Sheffield United betting stats
Here are some key Manchester United and Sheffield United stats to keep in mind as you prepare to make your selections ahead of the game:
- Manchester United have conceded 74 goals across all competitions this season, their most in a campaign since 1978-79 (also 74). They have conceded 3 or more goals in 14 different matches this season, their most since 1962-63 (also 14).
- Manchester United have scored two or more goals in six of their past 10 home fixtures, while Sheffield United failed to score in five of their last 10 away matches.
- Sheffield United have failed to win any of their last nine matches and have conceded two or more goals in 16 of their previous 20 games.
- After their 4-1 defeat to Burnley last time out, Sheffield United have become just the third team in history to concede 50+ goals at home in an English top-flight campaign, after Aston Villa in 1935-36 (56) and Chelsea in 1959-60 (50).
- The Red Devils have lost just one of their previous 12 meetings with the Blades (1-2 January 27, 2021). The remaining 11 games have seen Man United pick up 10 wins and one draw.
Manchester United vs Sheffield United Top Tip
- Bruno Fernandes (13 goals, 10 assists) is the only Premier League player to both score 10+ goals and assist 10+ goals across all competitions in the last four seasons.
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