FootyMAD's Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 13 October 2006 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Manchester City v Sheffield United fixture

Man City play host to Sheffield United at City of Manchester Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Sky Blues are clearly on top, having won 29 and lost only 13 of the 56 games.

The last time the two teams met at Man City was just over four years ago, in October 2001, when they played out a goalless draw in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2001/2002Tue 01 JanSheff. Utd.1 - 3Man CityCHMP
2001/2002Tue 16 OctMan City0-0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1999/2000Sat 22 JanSheff. Utd.1 - 0Man CityCHMP
1999/2000Sat 21 AugMan City6 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1997/1998Sat 21 MarMan City0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
1997/1998Sat 15 NovSheff. Utd.1 - 1Man CityCHMP
1996/1997Wed 29 JanMan City0 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Manchester City have managed to pick up just two wins from their last six home games, losing three, Only 5 goals have been registered in this time, with 6 in the wrong end.

Sheff. Utd. have an average recent record on the road, seeing them win just 1 and draw 2 of the last six. The Blades have conceded 8 goals in these games, and only hit 3 in reply.

Man City see themselves just below half way in the Barclays Premiership, showing a record of 8 points from their 7 games played so far, Sheff. Utd. are stuck down in the relegation zone of Barclays Premiership with a return of just 5 points from their 7 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Man City6213787
Sheff. Utd.6213477

FootyMad's prediction ...

Man City are not exactly setting the world alight at City of Manchester Stadium at the moment, but your FootyMad team are quietly confident that they can ease past Sheff. Utd. in this game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Man City Unbeaten in the last 3 home games.
Sheff. Utd. Lost each of the previous 3 away matches.
Not won in previous 4 away matches.
Last drawn game 5 outings ago.