Manchester United vs Sheffield Utd prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out tonight?

 (Manchester United via Getty Images)
(Manchester United via Getty Images)

Manchester United host Sheffield United tonight as the Red Devils seek to go top of the Premier League once again.

Man United dropped to second last night as neighbours Man City destroyed relegation-threatened West Brom 5-0 away from home, but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and co. can reclaim top spot with a victory against Chris Wilder’s Blades at Old Trafford.

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Man United come into the match with four wins and one draw in their last five top-flight fixtures and encouraged by a victory over rivals Liverpool in the fourth round of the FA Cup in their most recent outing.

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Sheffield United, meanwhile, have one win and four defeats in their last five efforts in the Premier League and are rooted to the bottom of the table on just five points at the exact midway point of their campaign.

Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s top-flight meeting.

When is it?

The game will kick off at 8.15pm GMT at Old Trafford.

How can I watch it?

The match will air live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate. Subscribers can also stream it live on the BT Sport website and app.

Official line-ups

Man United: De Gea; Wan-Bissaka, Maguire, Tuanzebe, Telles; Matic, Pogba; Greenwood, Fernandes, Rashford; Martial

Sheffield United: Ramsdale; Baldock, Basham, Jagielka, Ampadu, Bryan; Norwood, Lundstram, Fleck; McGoldrick, Sharp

Odds

Man United: 1/4

Draw: 5/1

Sheffield United: 10/1

Prediction

Man United 3-1 Sheffield United.

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