Champions Manchester City, currently in 4th place, are set to host rock-bottom Sheffield United, who are in 20th place, at the Etihad Stadium next Saturday, December 30, 2023. The afternoon match is scheduled for a 15:00 kick-off.
Man City vs Sheffield United Match Preview
Manchester City, 4th in the English Premier League table, have amassed 37 points from 18 games this season. City have scored 43 goals and conceded 21 in these 18 games. Sheffield United, languishing at the bottom in 20th place, have gathered just 9 points from their 19 games. Sheffield has scored 15 goals and conceded 47 in their past 19 games. An action-packed 90 minutes is anticipated in Saturday’s 15:00 afternoon kick-off.
Regarded as heavy favorites for this match, Manchester City has an 88% chance of winning this Premier League encounter according to bookies’ latest betting odds from Stats Insider. They are priced at $1.10 on Betfair. Sheffield United, given a mere 3% chance of victory by the bookies, can be backed at $32.00 on Betfair. The odds of a draw stand at 8%, with a price of $15.00 on Betfair.
Man City vs Sheffield United Odds
- Stake.com: Home: 1.09, Draw: 10.00, Away: 29.00
- 1xBet: Home: 1.09, Draw: 14.30, Away: 35.00
- Betsson: Home: 1.08, Draw: 12.00, Away: 42.00
- Pinnacle: Home: 1.08, Draw: 14.27, Away: 24.08
- Megapari Sport: Home: 1.09, Draw: 14.30, Away: 35.00
Man City vs Sheffield United Injury News
Manchester City’s squad sees Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes sidelined with a muscle injury. Influential Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is still recovering from a hamstring injury sustained in the season’s opening game. John Stones, Jérémy Doku, and Erling Haaland are also out due to injuries.
Sheffield United will be without Tom Davies, sidelined with a knee injury until February 2024. Defender John Egan is struggling with a calf injury, while forward Daniel Jebbison is out due to illness. Long-term absentee, defender Chris Basham, is ruled out until early June 2024, following a broken leg. Ismaila Cheick Coulibaly’s fitness for the match remains uncertain.
Man City vs Sheffield United Possible Line-ups
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City could line up in their preferred 4-2-3-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, M. Akanji, J. Stones, N. Ake
- Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, J. Grealish, Rodri, M. Nunes
- Forward: J. Alvarez
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United could line up in their preferred 4-1-4-1 formation:
- Goalkeeper: W. Foderingham
- Defenders: G. Baldock, A. Trusty, A. Ahmedhodzic, J. Robinson
- Midfielders: Vinicius, G. Hamer, A. Brooks, C. Archer, J. Mcatee
- Forward: O. McBurnie
Man City vs Sheffield United Head-to-Head
In their last 5 encounters, Manchester City boasts 6 wins, while Sheffield United has none, with no matches ending in a draw. Their last 5 head-to-head games include:
- Manchester City 3 – 0 Sheffield United (August 27, 2023, EPL)
- Manchester City 3 – 0 Sheffield United (April 22, 2023, English FA Cup)
- Manchester City 1 – 0 Sheffield United (January 30, 2021, EPL)
- Sheffield United 0 – 1 Manchester City (October 31, 2020, EPL)
- Sheffield United 0 – 1 Manchester City (January 22, 2020, EPL)
Man City vs Sheffield United Telecast
The English Premier League match between Man City and Sheffield United will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, on December 30, 2023, with a 15:00 UTC kick-off. In the UK, the game will be broadcast on TalkSport Radio UK. Fans in the Indian Subcontinent can watch the match on the Star Sports network or stream it live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.