Sheffield United will be looking for back to back victories away from home as they visit the Ricoh Arena to face Coventry City.
The Sky Blues are without a win in four games, and currently sit in 11th in the Coca Cola Championship, following early season victories over struggling Ipswich Town and Barnsley.
Vital Quotes:
Coventry City Team News:
Coventry City are expected to stick with Marcus Hall at left back in Patrick van Aanholt’s absence. Meanwhile David Bell, James PcPake and Elliot Ward are still unavailable through injury.
Player to watch: Leon Best
Best may be a goal behind strike partner Clinton Morrison, but the frontman’s goal at the weekend was City’s first in almost 300 minutes of football, and gives him two for the season.
Sheffield United Team News:
The Blades have no new injury worries, and could keep the same team that was successful at Pride Park on Saturday. James Harper’s lack of match action could affect his match fitness, and Kevin Blackwell could be tempted to rest him before the Steel City derby on Friday.
Player to watch: Stephen Quinn
A man of the match performance at the weekend will give Quinn the confidence he needs going into two crucial games.
Match Facts & Stats
The Blades have won their last two games at the Ricoh Arena, with Leigh Bromby and Chris Morgan on target in a 2-1 victory las season. The last time City beat the Blades at home was during the 2005/06 promotion season.
Match Prediction:
Coventry City have struggled of late, but with Morrison and Best up front they pose a constant threat. However, I think United could could have enough to overcome the hosts, 1-0.
Next Fixtures:
The Blades have just three days off before a game against Sheffield’s third team, featured live on Sky.