Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: Manchester United v. Sheffield United Preview

Dream11 Fantasy Soccer: Manchester United v. Sheffield United Preview

This article is part of our Dream11 Fantasy Soccer series.

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Manchester United are riding a six-game undefeated streak in the Premier League (W3, D3) and are just five points away from fourth place entering this round of fixtures in the EPL. The Red Devils are favorites ahead of this contest due to their form and the fact they have conceded just 0.8 goals per match at Old Trafford this season. Sheffield, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss at Newcastle United last weekend and sit in seventh place, just two points away from Man United. One thing to note is Sheffield United's impressive away record this season – W4, D8, L3. Only Liverpool have lost fewer games than the Blades in 2019-20. Would that be enough to pull the upset against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men?

Recent Form

Manchester United: W3, D2

Sheffield United: W2, D2, L1

Team News

Manchester United

OUT: Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee), Lee Grant (knee), Phil Jones (undisclosed), Axel Tuanzebe (undisclosed)

Doubtful: Victor Lindelof (undisclosed)

Sheffield United

OUT: Dean Henderson (not injury related), John Egan (suspension)

Doubtful: Jack O'Connell (knee), Phil Jagielka (ankle), David McGoldrick (undisclosed)

Expected Lineups

Manchester United: David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Scott McTominay, Fred, Paul Pogba; Bruno Fernandes; Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial

Sheffield United: Simon Moore; Enda Stevens, Chris Basham, Phil Jagielka, Jack Robinson; George Baldock, Sander Berge, John Fleck, Oliver Norwood; Oliver McBurnie

Game Preview

Manchester United are riding a six-game undefeated streak in the Premier League (W3, D3) and are just five points away from fourth place entering this round of fixtures in the EPL. The Red Devils are favorites ahead of this contest due to their form and the fact they have conceded just 0.8 goals per match at Old Trafford this season. Sheffield, on the other hand, are coming off a disappointing 3-0 loss at Newcastle United last weekend and sit in seventh place, just two points away from Man United. One thing to note is Sheffield United's impressive away record this season – W4, D8, L3. Only Liverpool have lost fewer games than the Blades in 2019-20. Would that be enough to pull the upset against Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men?

Recent Form

Manchester United: W3, D2

Sheffield United: W2, D2, L1

Team News

Manchester United

OUT: Timothy Fosu-Mensah (knee), Lee Grant (knee), Phil Jones (undisclosed), Axel Tuanzebe (undisclosed)

Doubtful: Victor Lindelof (undisclosed)

Sheffield United

OUT: Dean Henderson (not injury related), John Egan (suspension)

Doubtful: Jack O'Connell (knee), Phil Jagielka (ankle), David McGoldrick (undisclosed)

Expected Lineups

Manchester United: David De Gea; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw; Scott McTominay, Fred, Paul Pogba; Bruno Fernandes; Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial

Sheffield United: Simon Moore; Enda Stevens, Chris Basham, Phil Jagielka, Jack Robinson; George Baldock, Sander Berge, John Fleck, Oliver Norwood; Oliver McBurnie, Billy Sharp

Top Picks

Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United: The Portuguese play-maker found the back of the net last week against Tottenham and has now bagged goals in three of his last four Premier League matches. He is a threat every time he steps out on the pitch, and he could take advantage of a depleted Sheffield defensive line.

Marcus Rashford, Manchester United: The England international looked active against Tottenham but couldn't find the back of the net; that might change against the Blades. Rashford already scored in the previous meeting between both sides and also has four goals in his last five Premier League matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

  1. Bruno Fernandes
  2. Marcus Rashford
  3. Anthony Martial
  4. John Fleck

Dream11 Team

GK: David de Gea

DF: Aaron Wan-Bissaka

DF: Harry Maguire

DF: Enda Stevens

DF: Chris Basham

MF: Paul Pogba

MF: Bruno Fernandes (C)

MF: John Fleck

MF: Sander Berge

FW: Anthony Martial

FW: Marcus Rashford (VC)

Disclaimer: The views expressed here are of the author and is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn.

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