Sheffield Vs Chelsea: News For Both Teams, Predicted Starting 11 And More
Thomas Tuchel is looking to continue his impressive run after he took over from Frank Lampard as manager of Chelsea.
He has played three matches in-charge and has gotten seven points from the nine points available.
Now, Sheffield United welcome Chelsea to Bramall Lane for their Premier League clash on Sunday night.
The Blades have struggled this season but could move off the foot of the table with a win.
They have won three of their last five matches, while Chelsea are hoping to settle under Thomas Tuchel.
READ MORE: Premier League fixtures and table – all matches by date and kick-off time
The German boss secured a huge win in midweek, defeating Spurs away from home.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match.
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When is it?
The fixture will kick-off at 7:15pm GMT at Bramall Lane.
The match is live on Sky Sports Premier League, with coverage starting from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the match via the Sky Go app.
If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
What is the team news?
Ben Osborn is expected to return after missing the last five matches with injury, but Enda Stevens is a doubt. George Baldock will be assessed before kick-off while Ethan Ampadu cannot face his parent club.
Thiago Silva has a muscle injury and is a doubt, but Kai Havertz and Kurt Zouma could return after missing the win at Spurs.
Predicted line-ups
Sheffield United: Ramsdale, Basham, Egan, Ampadu, Bogle, Osborn, Lundstram, Norwood, Fleck, McGoldrick, Sharp
Chelsea: Mendy, Azpilicueta, Christensen, Rudiger, Hudson-Odoi, Alonso, Jorginho, Kovacic, Mount, Werner, Pulisic
Odds
Sheffield United: 6/1
Draw: 7/2
Chelsea: 4/9
Prediction
While Sheffield United have found form recently, it may not be enough against Tuchel and the Blues. Chelsea got a huge win this week, and they will be too powerful for the Blades. 2-0 to Chelsea.
