Matches
Two Premier Lague teams keen to quickly put aside midweek defeats do battle at Bramall Lane on Saturday, as basement club Sheffield United play host to top-four hopefuls Aston Villa.
Sheffield United - Impressive start for Sheffield United as Ben Brereton Diaz scores after just 20 seconds against Palace, becoming the second Blades player to score in his first two Premier League games. - James McAtee also finds the net, but Sheffield United ultimately loses to Palace with Michael Olise scoring the winning goal. - Chris Wilder acknowledges the brilliance of Eze and Olise but expresses concern as Sheffield United remains at the bottom of the table. Aston Villa - Aston Villa suffers a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle in their first home game of the year, ending their 17-game unbeaten home run. - Villa's title challenge is fading as they slip to fifth place and leaders Liverpool extend their lead. - Villa aims to regain form with upcoming matches against Sheffield United, Fulham, Nottingham Forest, and Luton, but their recent record against the Blades is not favorable. - Villa's away form has been inconsistent, winning four, losing four, and drawing three of their 11 Premier League away games.
Note: The last part of the text does not mention specific key points about Aston Villa's upcoming game against Sheffield United. 📝 ⛑️ Latest Team News : Sheffield United - Injury Update: Sheffield United's Chris Basham, John Egan, George Baldock, and Daniel Jebbison are still out due to long-term injuries. - Potential Returns: Tom Davies and Max Lowe are nearing a return, but they won't be fit for Saturday's game. - Goalkeeper Uncertainty: January signing Ivo Grbic might miss the game due to a head injury and concussion protocols. Wes Foderingham could be back in the lineup. - Suspension: Rhian Brewster will serve the final game of his three-match suspension. - Attack Options: Despite Brewster's absence, Sheffield United has plenty of attacking choices with Brereton Diaz, Archer, Oli McBurnie, and Will Osula competing for starting spots. Aston Villa - Long-Term Injuries: Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia and Tyrone Mings are still out with knee problems. - Potential Returns: Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, and Jhon Duran are targeting a return later this month. - Returning Players: Bertrand Traore is available after the Africa Cup of Nations but might only feature on the bench. Transfer deadline-day signing Morgan Rogers could make his debut as a substitute. - Injury Clearance: Jacob Ramsey overcame a thigh issue and made a substitute appearance against Newcastle. - Midfield Selection: Ramsey is unlikely to displace John McGinn, Boubacar Kamara, or Douglas Luiz in the starting lineup, but Emery might consider Zaniolo or Leon Bailey as alternatives to Youri Tielemans.
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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Over 0.5 | 68% | 73% | 44% |
Over 1.5 | 45% | 45% | 31% |
Over 2.5 | 27% | 27% | 19% |
Over 3.5 | 14% | 18% | 6% |
Over 4.5 | 5% | 9% | 0% |
First-Half Over 0.5 | 36% | 45% | 19% |
First-Half Over 1.5 | 23% | 27% | 13% |
First-Half Over 2.5 | 9% | 18% | 0% |
Second-Half Over 0.5 | 55% | 64% | 31% |
Second-Half Over 1.5 | 23% | 18% | 19% |
Second-Half Over 2.5 | 14% | 9% | 13% |
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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First 10-min winner | 5% | 0% | 6% |
Win either half | 14% | 18% | 6% |
Win both halves | 0% | 0% | 0% |
First-Half highest scoring half | 23% | 27% | 13% |
Second-Half highest scoring half | 45% | 27% | 44% |
Win to nill | 5% | 9% | 0% |
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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BTTS | 55% | 55% | 38% |
First-Half BTTS | 18% | 27% | 6% |
Second-Half BTTS | 36% | 36% | 25% |
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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Over 0.5 | 83% | 100% | 47% |
Over 1.5 | 58% | 58% | 41% |
Over 2.5 | 33% | 58% | 6% |
Over 3.5 | 17% | 33% | 0% |
Over 4.5 | 8% | 17% | 0% |
First-Half Over 0.5 | 54% | 67% | 29% |
First-Half Over 1.5 | 29% | 33% | 18% |
First-Half Over 2.5 | 4% | 8% | 0% |
Second-Half Over 0.5 | 67% | 83% | 35% |
Second-Half Over 1.5 | 29% | 42% | 12% |
Second-Half Over 2.5 | 13% | 25% | 0% |
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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First 10-min winner | 4% | 8% | 0% |
Win either half | 63% | 83% | 29% |
Win both halves | 17% | 33% | 0% |
First-Half highest scoring half | 21% | 25% | 12% |
Second-Half highest scoring half | 46% | 50% | 29% |
Win to nill | 21% | 33% | 6% |
Overall | As Home | As Away | |
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BTTS | 58% | 67% | 35% |
First-Half BTTS | 13% | 8% | 12% |
Second-Half BTTS | 42% | 67% | 12% |