Manchester United have been going through a lot of ups and downs this season. The top four has become very difficult for the Red Devils as they stand in 7th with 50 points. However, Manchester United have reached the final of the FA Cup following their dramatic win on penalties against Coventry in the semifinal.
Although they reached the final, their performance against Coventry created tremendous pressure on Erik Ten Hag. Man United had a 3-goal lead against Coventry but gave up in the last 20 minutes, which took the match to the penalty shootout.
However, the Red Devils are back in Premier League action tonight when they welcome Sheffield United at Old Trafford. This is a must-win game for Manchester United in order to stay alive in the top-four race.
Stats & Facts
- Manchester United are winless in their last four matches in the league, including one defeat.
- Sheffield United have failed to win any of their last nine league games.
- Man United have lost their last home meeting with Sheffield United. But the Red Devils have won eight of their last 10 league matches against the Blades.
- Since Sheffield United won their last away game against Man United at Old Trafford, a win would see them winning consecutive away matches at Old Trafford for the first time since 1973.
- Man United have won only one of their previous seven matches in the league.
Team News
Injuries have been a massive problem for Manchester United. Almost every defender is struggling with injuries. As a result, Ten Hag had to play Casemiro in defense along with Harry Magure in the match against Coventry.
In defense, the Red Devils will miss the service of Jonny Evans, Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Willey Kambwala and Tyrell Malacia due to their respective injury. Since all of the defenders are out of the squad, some academy players could make their debut tonight.
Additionally, Scott McTominay and Marcus Rashford are also in doubt. Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes were taken off early against Coventry as they had some injury issues. But the manager hopes to get them back tonight.
As for Sheffield United, they also have a long injury list. They will be without Tom Davies, George Baldock, Daniel Jebbison, John Egan, Chris Basham, Rhys Norrington-Davies, and Max Lowe due to their injuries.
Possible Lineup for Man United:
Onana; Dalot, Casemiro, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka; Mainoo, Eriksen; Antony, Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Possible Lineup for Sheffield United:
Grbic; Ahmedhodzic, Holgate, Trusty; Bogle, Souza, McAtee, Arblaster, Osborn; Brereton Diaz, Archer
Prediction: Man United 2-1 Sheffield United
Man United have been getting goals, but their defense is below average. Since more than half of their defenders are injured, it would be difficult to keep a clean sheet tonight. As a home team, Manchester United will be aggressive from the start. They should be the winner, as Sheffield United also having a difficult time.
Betfair Odds
Man United: 1.34
Draw: 5.95
Sheffield: 8.80
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