Manchester City FC vs Sheffield United FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Sheffield United FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Sheffield United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Nicholas Hopton
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Jonathan Moss
- Referee Lee Betts
- Referee Martin Atkinson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Sheffield United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | West Bromwich Albion FC | A | 5–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | Cheltenham Town FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 17 Jan | Crystal Palace FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 13 Jan | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Jan | Manchester United FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Jan | Plymouth Argyle FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 Jan | Newcastle United FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 3–2 | W |
Key Stats
14%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
29%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Etihad Stadium. Manchester City FC are looking to make home advantage count against Sheffield United FC.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Sheffield United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 9' GOAL! Gabriel Jesus scores on 9. Assisted by Ferran Torres
- 14' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 19' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' Oliver Norwood has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Chris Wilder will be considering his options from the bench.
- 34' John Fleck is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sheffield United FC tonight.
- 39' Manchester City FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sheffield United FC's shape.
- 44' Sheffield United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 54' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' David McGoldrick has been relatively quiet despite scoring 60 goals in his last 366 appearances.
- 62' It is a substitution in Sheffield United FC team. Rhian Brewster is replaced by David McGoldrick on 62 minute.
- 67' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 67 minutes.
- 72' Sheffield United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 77' Manchester City FC is showing some good football. However, Manchester City FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 78' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 78 minute. Oliver Burke leaves to be changed by Billy Sharp.
- 82' George Baldock catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 82.
- 84' Poor challenge from John Egan. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 89' Over 89 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 90' The Manchester City FC bench stirs into life. Ferran Torres is withdrawn and Rodri gets his opportunity.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-0 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 31
- 25
- 9
- 20
- 2
- 14
- 47
- 11
-
21
Ferran Torres ↓ Rodri 90'
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 7
- 22
- 26
- 82
-
16
Rodri ↑ 90'
- 27
- 13
- 50
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Sheffield United FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Oliver Burke ↓ Billy Sharp 78'
- 1
- 22
- 20
- 16
-
6
Chris Basham ↓ Oliver McBurnie 78'
- 4
- 2
- 7
- 12
- 24
Bench
- 11
- 15
-
9
Oliver McBurnie ↑ 78'
-
17
David McGoldrick ↑ 62'
-
10
Billy Sharp ↑ 78'
- 29
- 13
- 18
- 33
Coach
Chris Wilder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Riyad Mahrez | 3 |
| Sergio Aguero | 2 |
| Rodri | 2 |
| Kyle Walker | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 1 |
| Jayden Bogle | 1 |
| Erling Haaland | 1 |
| Julian Alvarez | 1 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2021-01-30
Manchester City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–5
Manchester City FC
W
2021-01-23
Cheltenham Town FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2021-01-20
Manchester City FC
2–0
Aston Villa FC
W
2021-01-17
Manchester City FC
4–0
Crystal Palace FC
W
2021-01-13
Manchester City FC
1–0
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
W
Sheffield United FC Form
2021-01-30
Manchester City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
L
2021-01-27
Manchester United FC
1–2
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-23
Sheffield United FC
2–1
Plymouth Argyle FC
W
2021-01-17
Sheffield United FC
1–3
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-01-12
Sheffield United FC
1–0
Newcastle United FC
W
2021-01-09
Bristol Rovers FC
2–3
Sheffield United FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.39
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.13
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 2.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
82%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
45%
Manchester City FC or Sheffield United FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
11%
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
4 – 0
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Sheffield United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 16% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 25% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 13% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.