Manchester City will be looking to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Sheffield United to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening.
Pep Guardiola’s champions began the weekend 14 points behind the Liverpool thanks to a 3-2 defeat at Wolves on Friday night and are certain to face a tough test against one of the Premier League’s best away sides.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Latest Odds
City have won seven of their 10 home league games this season and are 1/6 (1.16) with bet365 to claim another three points in front of their own fans.
Chris Wilder’s men, though, have lost just one away game this calendar year and can be backed at 15/1 (16.0) to stun the champions in their own backyard.
Sheffield United have drawn six and lost none of their Premier League away games this term, including claiming draws at Chelsea and Tottenham, and bet365 go 13/2 (7.50) that this fixture ends in a stalemate, too.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Team News
Ilkay Gundogan could start after coming off the bench in the 3-2 loss at Wolves but Ederson is suspended after being sent off in that fixture. Sergio Aguero was withdrawn for Claudio Bravo at Molineux but should start on Sunday.
Lys Mousset could start for the Blades with Wilder likely to rotate his squad amidst a hectic period.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Preview
This fixture could prove pivotal for Man City in their quest for a third consecutive Premier League title, with Sheffield United certain to provide stiff opposition.
The Blades have kept three away clean sheets this season – more than any other team except Liverpool – and have conceded more than once in an away game on just a single occasion.
Keeping City as quiet as they have kept many other teams will be a tall order for the Blades, but Guardiola’s side have perhaps not been as strong at the back as they can be - having managed just one clean sheet in their last six home league games.
Manchester City vs Sheffield United Tips and Predictions
With that in mind, both teams to score at 19/20 (1.95) looks like excellent value and would have landed in City’s last four home games as well as in six of United’s nine away games this season.
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Both Teams to Score at 19/20 (1.95) for a 2pt stake at bet365
