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SHF vs MCI Dream11 Match Prediction: Sheffield United will be playing hosts to Manchester City as Chris Wilder looks to add further misery on Pep Guardiola’s men. Manchester City had to endure a 2-2 draw to Crystal Palace at home and are now 16 points away from Liverpool, who also have a game in hand to their advantage. Meanwhile, Sheffield United are fresh from a win against West Ham followed by a draw at the Emirates to Arsenal. The Blades currently occupy the 7th spot with 33 points but will have the opportunity to go 5th in the league provided they win at Bramall Lane.
Match Details
Date- Wednesday, January 22
Kick-Off- 1:00 AM (IST)
Venue- Bramall Lane
Sheffield United
Simon Moore and Michael Verrips are the only doubts for the hosts. Having said that, the Blades should go with a similar starting eleven that squared off in the 1-1 draw against Arsenal. John Fleck, Olivier Norwood and John Lundsram should be accommodating the midfield. Lys Mousset and McBurnie would be in line of leading the attack.
Manchester City
Leroy Sane and Aymeric Laporte are nearing their return but are likely to be back in the squad after the mid-season break. Fernandinho’s own goal at injury time cost Manchester City the three points against Crystal Palace. With that being said, Nicolas Otamendi should be back at centre-half alongside John Stones. Riyad Mahrez might to get to start in place of Bernardo Silva, while accompanying Sergio Aguero and Raheem Sterling on the attack.
SHF (Expected Playing 11)- Henderson; Basham, Egan, O’Connell; Baldock, Bestic, Norwood, Fleck, Stevens; Mousset, McBurnie
MCI (Expected Playing 11)- Ederson; Mendy, Otamendi, Stones, Cancelo; D Silva, Gundogan, K D Bruyne; R Mahrez, S Aguero, Sterling
John Fleck has been one of the standouts for Sheffield United in midfield, The 28-year-old has five goals, two assists and a pass accuracy of 80% from 1739 minutes in the league this season.
Sergio Aguero has been prolific as ever for Manchester City and will pose a threat in the forward line. The 31-year-old has 15 goals, three assists and a pass accuracy of 80% from 17 appearances this season.
Oliver McBurnie could be vital in the attack for Sheffield United. McBurnie has four goals and a pass accuracy of 61% from 987 minutes in the league this season.
Kevin De Bruyne has been the standout player in the midfield for Manchester City. De Bruyne has seven goals, 14 assists and a pass accuracy of 82% from 1807 minutes in the league this season.
Considering Manchester City’s topsy turvy form and Sheffield’s ability to rise up to the occasion, the Blades might just be able to get a draw.
Team 1
Goalkeeper- D Henderson
Defenders- B Mendy, G Baldock, J Egan, J Cancelo
Midfielders- I Gundogan, K D Bruyne (VC), J Fleck
Forwards- R Sterling, S Aguero (C), O McBurnie
Team 2
Goalkeeper- D Henderson
Defenders- B Mendy, G Baldock, C Basham, N Otamendi
Midfielders-K D Bruyne, R Mahrez, J Fleck (C), O Norwood
Forwards- R Sterling, S Aguero (VC), O McBurnie
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