Perfect through the opening two matches of the Premier League campaign, Manchester City continue their quest for a fourth straight EPL title as they visit Sheffield United on Sunday.
Man City have yet to concede a goal through their first 180 minutes of league action, blanking both Burnley and Newcastle United. Those two teams managed to produce just a single shot on target each, meaning Ederson has had little to do in goal.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Blades have yet to pick up a point through their opening two games. The newly promoted club dropped a pair of one-goal games to Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, although they were much improved from the former to the latter.
Sheffield United have not scored a goal against Man City in five straight matches, a run of 516 matches across all competitions dating back to the first half of a 2008 FA Cup match in which the Blades hung on to win 2-1. Sheffield United have not won a league game against these opponents since 2000, a run of eight games unbeaten for Man City.
Sheffield United vs Man City match facts
- Date: Sunday, August 27
- Kickoff Time: 9 a.m. ET / 2 p.m. BST / 11 p.m. AEST
- Location: Bramall Lane (Sheffield, England)
- Official: Jarred Gillett
- Last meeting: Man City 3-0 Sheffield United (April 22, 2023 | FA Cup)
Sheffield United vs Man City prediction, odds
- Moneyline lean: Man City (-550)
- Score prediction: Sheffield United 0-2 Man City
Sheffield United haven't scored on Man City's back line in nearly six full matches, and there's no reason to see that changing here. The Blades looked better against Nottingham Forest than they did in their opener against Crystal Palace, but they still managed to cobble together 0.55 expected goals.
Against this exceptional Man City defence, which held even a strong Newcastle attack in total check, it's just tough to see Sheffield United managing to keep up, and the betting market wholly agrees.
| Sheffield Utd win | Draw | Man City win | Both teams to score Y / N | Over / Under 2.5 goals | MCI -1.5 | SHU +1.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetMGM (USA) | +1500 | +600 | -550 | +138 / -200 | -185 / +130 | -185 | +130 |
| Sports Interaction (Canada) | 17.00 | 7.68 | 1.14 | 2.27 / 1.49 | 1.54 / 2.43 | 1.55 | 2.42 |
| Top Betting Sites (UK) | 16/1 | 6/1 | 1/6 | 7/5, 8/15 | 11/10, 4/6 | — | — |
| Unibet (Australia) | 19.00 | 7.50 | 1.17 | 2.43 / 1.54 | 2.38 / 1.58 (O/U 3.5) | — | — |
| Dafabet (India) | 17.00 | 7.60 | 1.19 | 2.50 / 1.53 | 1.56 / 2.44 | 1.57 | 2.47 |
Sheffield United vs Man City: best bet
- Pick: Man City -2.0 goals (Asian handicap)
- Odds: 1.87 (Sports Interaction)
Manchester City may be without a few key players, including Kevin De Bruyne, but it won't stop them from a comfortable victory at Bramall Lane.
Against their first newly promoted side of the season, they blasted Burnley 3-0, putting together 2.08 xG but finishing above expectations thanks to Erling Haaland's double. Burnley are a solid defensive side, but still had to weather eight shots on target.
With this selection, we're protected against a two-goal win while expecting an even higher margin of victory.
Sheffield United vs Man City prop bet
- Pick: Phil Foden to score or assist a goal
- Odds: -130 (BetMGM)
With De Bruyne out, Manchester City have relied on Phil Foden to provide plenty of creativity up front. His volume will take a hit once Jeremy Doku enters the stage, but for now, while Doku gets stabilised under Pep Guardiola, Foden is the link between midfield and Haaland.
Foden had six shots in the opening two matches, while also feeding nine key passes, including seven last time out. He's a menace both in the build-up and in front of net. These are very good odds for a match that Man City will be expected to dominate.
Sheffield United vs Man City live stream, TV channel
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|---|---|---|
| USA | USA Network, Telemundo | Fubo, Peacock, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo |
| Canada | — | Fubo |
| UK | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Sports |
| Australia | — | Stan Sport |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport Premier League | Sky Sport NOW |
| India | Star Sports Select 1 | Hotstar VIP, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | Now Premier League (620), Now Premier League 1 (621) | Now E, Now Player |
| Malaysia | Astro SuperSport | Astro Go, sooka |
| Singapore | 221 Hub Premier 1, 223 Hub Premier 3 | StarHub TV+ |
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