Chelsea FC visits Sheffield United on Saturday in what promises to be an exciting encounter between the two sides. Both teams have exceeded expectations with their performances in this Premier League campaign.
The Blues’ last game resulted in a narrow 3-2 victory away at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace. The Eagles came close to equalizing the game, however, were prevented from doing so by the brilliance of Blues centre-back Kurt Zouma.
Despite the shoddy defending display by Chelsea FC in their previous game, the attackers were on fire for their side. Christian Pulisic has been excellent lately and would hope to continue his great form against the Blades on Saturday evening.
Sheffield United continued their brilliant run of form with a crucial 1-0 victory at home to Wolves. The victory propelled Chris Wilder’s side to the seventh position in the Premier League standings. The Blades do harbour hopes of securing European football for next season, something that is within their grasp at the moment considering their recent set of results.
The reverse fixture held earlier this season between the two sides at Stamford Bridge had resulted in a thrilling 2-2 draw. An own goal by Kurt Zouma in the final minutes of the game had helped the Blades level the match after trailing the Blues due to a brace from Tammy Abraham.
WHEN & WHERE?
Date: Saturday 11th July
Time: 5:30 PM GMT
Venue: Brammall Lane
TEAM NEWS
N’Golo Kante is expected to miss the game at Brammall Lane too with the midfielder having missed the Blues’ game against Crystal Palace as well earlier this week. Chelsea FC boss Frank Lampard had stated earlier than the Frenchman’s availability would be a major doubt for Saturday’s game.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has been on the sidelines for a long period of time and the 19-year old winger is not expected to be a part of the Blues’ matchday squad that travels to Sheffield.
For the hosts, David McGoldrick had missed the last game for his side. However, the Republic of Ireland striker should be fit to play against Chelsea FC on Saturday.
Scottish international John Fleck took part in Sheffield United training sessions recently and could play against the Blues. The midfielder had been recovering from an injury earlier and was sidelined for up to two weeks.
RECENT FORM
Sheffield United FC: L L W D W
Chelsea FC: W W L W W
SHEFFIELD UNITED FC VS CHELSEA FC PREDICTED LINEUP
Sheffield United FC: Dean Henderson; Basham, Egan, O’Connell; Baldock, Berge, Norwood, Osborn, Stevens; McBurnie, David McGoldrick
Chelsea FC: Kepa; Cesar Azpilicueta, Rudiger, Kurt Zouma, Alonso; Ross Barkley, Billy Gilmour, Mason Mount; Willian, Olivier Giroud, Christian Pulisic
