Chris Wilder | Manchester United vs Sheffield United | Pre-match press conference
Manchester United vs Sheffield United
INSIGHTS
Pre Match
1
Manchester United have won eight of their last 10 Premier League games against Sheffield United (D1 L1), though the only defeat in that run was the last time they faced them at Old Trafford in January 2021 (1-2).
2
Sheffield United won 2-1 in their last away league game against Manchester United in January 2021, ending a run of seven straight such defeats at Old Trafford. They last won consecutive visits to face the Red Devils in April/December 1973.
3
Manchester United have won just one of their last seven Premier League games (D3 L3) and are winless in their last four (D3 L1). They last had a longer run without a league win in April/May 2019 (5).
4
Manchester United’s four midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Premier League games this season have seen a total of 22 goals scored (F12 A10). That average of 5.5 goals-per-game is the highest of any side in midweek in the competition this term.
5
Sheffield United have lost each of their last five midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Premier League games, shipping at least two goals in all four such losses so far this term.
