Guardiola’s men were forced to wait for a breakthrough in the last match against the Blades and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same at Bramall Lane
Manchester City will be determined to return to winning ways when they travel to Bramall Lane to take on Sheffield United on Tuesday.
Pep Guardiola’s men were held to a 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace at the weekend, with Fernandinho’s late own goal bringing his side’s run of five consecutive victories to an end.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City Latest Odds
Unbeaten in seven Premier League matches against this opposition, they are 1/3 (1.33) favourites with bet365 to collect maximum points here.
However, the Blades ran out 2-1 winners when the sides last met here in 2008’s FA Cup clash, and can be backed at 8/1 (9.00) to come out on top once again in completely different circumstances.
Just one of the guests’ last 26 away league games has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them being forced to settle for a single point in this one.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City Team News
David McGoldrick will face a late fitness test for the Blades, having missed Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal due to a foot injury.
Long-term casualties Aymeric Laporte and Leroy Sane remain the only injury absentees for the visitors.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City Preview
The Citizens were forced to work hard for their three points in the reverse encounter at the Etihad Stadium just after Christmas, eventually running out 2-0 winners after going in level at the break.
It is likely to be similar story at Bramall Lane, where Chris Wilder’s team has only conceded four first-half goals in 14 fixtures so far this campaign.
However, Sheffield United have also struggled for a breakthrough at the other end of the pitch, having scored before the break in only two of their last nine matches.
Sheffield United vs Manchester City Tips and Predictions
All in all, even money (2.00) seems like good value on the majority of the goalmouth action taking place in the second period for Manchester City’s fifth Premier League game in six.
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Highest-scoring half: Second at Evens (2.00) for a 1.5pt stake with bet365