March Preview
Sheffield United, coming off a demoralizing 5-0 loss to Burnley, face Liverpool at Bramall Lane, with manager Paul Heckingbottom reportedly facing imminent dismissal.
Meanwhile, Liverpool secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over Fulham at Anfield.
The Blades suffered a humiliating defeat against Burnley, and speculation surrounds Heckingbottom’s future at the club.
Rumors suggest former manager Chris Wilder might return as Sheffield United sits at the bottom of the Premier League table.
Liverpool’s recent defensive vulnerabilities were evident in their match against Fulham, where they conceded three goals but managed a thrilling win.
Despite their unblemished home record, their away form has been inconsistent, with only one win in six away games in all competitions.
Team News
Sheffield United will be without several key players due to injuries and suspensions, including Oli McBurnie, George Baldock, Chris Basham, Tom Davies, Rhys Norrington-Davies, John Egan, Daniel Jebbison, and Rhian Brewster.
Jayden Bogle and James McAtee might feature in the lineup.
Liverpool faces defensive concerns with Joel Matip joining the injury list, including Alisson Becker, Diogo Jota, Andrew Robertson, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic.
However, Ibrahima Konate’s return will bolster the defensive line.
Predicted Lineups
Sheffield United:
Foderingham;
Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Robinson;
Bogle, Souza, Norwood, Larouci;
Hamer, McAtee;
Archer
Liverpool:
Kelleher;
Alexander-Arnold, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez;
Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Jones;
Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
Prediction: Sheffield United 1-4 Liverpool
Liverpool’s attacking prowess and Sheffield United’s defensive vulnerabilities suggest a challenging encounter for the hosts.
Despite a potential change in management, the Blades are expected to struggle against Liverpool’s potent attacking lineup, resulting in a convincing win for the visitors.