MANCHESTER United take on Sheffield United at Old Trafford on Wednesday. And after his team’s experience at Wembley last Sunday, this must be a fixture causing sleepless nights for Erik ten Hag.
The match is a fixture delayed from Premier League Matchweek 29. Defeat for Manchester United is unthinkable. But after another hammering for the Blades last weekend, it could be just what the doctor ordered for Ten Hag and his team.
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Despite their season looking more farcical by the weeks, Manchester United are into the 2024 FA Cup final.
The Red Devils reached Wembley by defeating Coventry City of the Championship on penalties after a 3-3 draw. But that doesn’t tell the whole story.
After 70 minutes, United were 3-0 up. They had the game won. Then Coventry staged a remarkable comeback to level the match at 3-3.
In extra time, Coventry thought they had won it with an injury-time goal. VAR saved United, and they finished the job on penalties.
We’re not sure if Erik ten Hag or his players know exactly how they made it to the final of the showpiece event. But the facts are, they have.
A further positive for Ten Hag to take from Sunday’s fiasco is he’s only the fourth manager after Sir Matt Busby, Tommy Docherty and Sir Alex Ferguson to lead United to successive FA Cup finals.
But to put a negative spin on that, when the Manchester United history books are updated, they will place Ten Hag in the same category as The Doc, not the two Sirs.
As for the Blades, they suffered another Bramall Lane calamity on Sunday.
The 4-1 home defeat to Burnley was more reminiscent of the Newcastle, Brighton, Villa and Arsenal performances than the recent matches against Fulham and Chelsea.
In their last six fixtures, Chris Wilder’s team has drawn three and lost three. The fact that three points from six matches is an improvement on what has gone before is telling.
Sheffield United may fancy pulling off a shock win at Old Trafford. But after what happened to the Red Devils on Sunday, would a Blades’ win even be a shock?
About the only thing we believe is guaranteed at Old Trafford on Wednesday is goals.
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- Manchester United sit seventh in the Premier League table with 50 points from 32 matches.
- In the league, Man Utd have one win in five with three draws and one defeat. In their most recent outing, they were held to a 3-3 draw in the FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City on Sunday.
- Sheffield United are bottom of the Premier League with just 16 points from 33 matches.
- The Blades have won just once in their last ten Premier League games and are ten points from safety with a maximum of 15 to play for. On Sunday, they were thrashed 4-1 at home by second-from-bottom Burnley.
- Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia are all long-term injury absentees for Man United. Rashford, Mount and McTominay are doubts for Wednesday.
- Such is Manchester United’s defensive injury crisis, Harry Maguire was partnered at the back against Coventry by Casemiro. Ten Hag will be hoping to have one or more of his regular defenders back to play alongside Maguire against the Blades.
- Sheffield United are without Jack Robinson, Tom Davies, George Baldock, John Egan, Rhys-Norrington Davies, Max Lowe and Chris Basham. The Blades hope to have former Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster available to return.
- In recent head-to-head history, Manchester United has won four out of six, with one draw and one win for the Blades.
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Gus Hamer to score anytime
How about this for irony? Gus Hamer transferred from Coventry City to Sheffield United at the start of the season.
The Brazilian-born midfielder was a fan favourite during his three seasons with the Sky Blues, and he would likely have been routing for his old team on Sunday.
Hamer found the back of the net in his team’s 4-1 defeat to Burnley. In total, he has four goals and five assists this season.
Expect Hamer to try his luck at Old Trafford. And with the damage already inflicted on Ten Hag by Coventry City, wouldn’t it be typical for his team to concede to an ex-Sky Blues player?
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Sheffield United to win
Yes, why not? Sheffield United are 7/1 to win. And with Manchester United’s players having endured 120 minutes at Wembley on Sunday, those who are fit might be very lethargic.
Bet365 offers 2+ goals ahead early payout. So if Sheffield went into a two-goal lead and blew it (which they could well manage), you would still get paid out as a winner.
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Andre Onana 3+ Saves
Expect Sheffield United to attack on Wednesday. All they have left to play for is pride, and they should test the Manchester United keeper at a nervy Old Trafford.
After a troubled start to his career in Manchester, Onana has become an unlikely hero and fan favourite. And with the way United are defending lately, he would have a busy night against anybody.
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How to watch Manchester Utd vs Sheffield Utd
- Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Time: 20:00 BST on Wednesday, April 24th
- Where to watch: There is no live TV coverage of the match in the UK. Highlights will be available on Sky Sports.
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