Sheffield United vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips - Premier League

Prediction published on 19/01/2020, 14:52  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 19/01/2020 at 15:53 in Premier League Prediction

Sheffield United drew at Arsenal on Saturday and are seventh in the Premier League. They host Manchester City, who also drew but remain second in the table a country mile behind Liverpool. United are six points behind the final Champions League place and just one adrift of fith. They have only won one of their last five league games but after this match, have a run of five fixtures ithat include playing four of the bottom six. This is a tough one though but only one of their last seven home league matches has been lost, though only two have been against sides currently in the top ten.

Manchester City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace on Saturday and are now just the 16 points behind champions-elect Liverpool and from a game more. The battle for second place is looking good though with a lead of three points now over faltering Leicester City. Pep Guardiola's side had won five games in a row before the weekend draw and that run began with a 2-0 home victory over Sheffield United. Their away form in the Premier League has seen them lose once in five league games (at Wolves) with 17 goals scored in those matches. Go for a City away win here.