Man City v Sheff Utd

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Manchester City returned to Premier League action with a bang as Pep Guardiola's side overcame a 1-0 deficit to take all three points with a 3-1 win away from home at Everton while Sheffield United lost 3-2 at home against a rejuvenated Luton Town outfit on Boxing Day.

Manchester City had previously been involved in the Club World Cup competition where they registered a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Brazilian opponents, Fluminense, in the final so the hosts will be brimming with confidence ahead of this upcoming clash against Sheffield United which doesn't bode well for The Blades here this Saturday.

However, despite winning these last two games on the trot in all competitions, there's still a lot of work ahead for Pep Guardiola's side as The Citizens have managed to register just two wins from their previous seven games in the Premier League but this upcoming home fixture against strugglers Sheffield United represents a golden opportunity for City to draw level on points with second placed Arsenal with a win here.

Manchester City still remain unbeaten at home though this season and includes picking up five wins against the likes of Newcastle United, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Brighton and Bournemouth while the bigger picture shows City are unbeaten in their previous 19 home games overall in the Premier League.

Sheffield United therefore look to have a mountain to climb if The Blades are to get anything from this upcoming trip to the Etihad Stadium and having managed to record just two league wins throughout this campaign so far, the Yorkshire visitors look to have their work cut out here.

The two rare glimpses of success came in the shape of wins against Wolves and Brentford, both of which were registered on home soil at Bramall Lane but 14 defeats within the total of 19 games played so far this season has resulted with Sheffield United sitting bottom of the Premier League table and seven points adrift of safety.

On the road, the story worsens where Sheffield United are concerned as The Blades have managed to pick up just two points from a possible 27 on offer whilst also slipping to seven defeats within their nine outings to date this term, so it would be fair to say that Chris Wilder and his men are perhaps not relishing the prospect of visiting the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Manchester City v Sheffield United Verdict

Anything other than a Manchester City win here would be considered a major shock especially considering the gulf in quality between the two teams and their respective records at home and away so far this season.

Sheffield United have failed to score in four of their nine away games to date and The Blades may struggle to make an impact at the Etihad Stadium as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be BTTS No @ 1.50

Other side bets worth considering:

Manchester City win & Over 3 goals @ 1.83

Correct Score: Manchester City 3-0 @ 6.50