Saturday sees the first in a series of relegation head-to-heads for the Blades. Alan Curbishly’s West Ham, who sit just two points behind United, are the visitors to Bramall Lane this weekend, before United travel to Charlton next weekend. West Ham will be hoping to continue the form that has seen them take nine points from their last possible nine. Meanwhile, United will be hoping to improve their recent form which has seen them fail to take a single point from a possible nine.
Vital Quotes:
Warnock: ‘Everyone seems to think that West Ham and Charlton are just going to take the points off us. So I want my lads to go out there and prove them wrong. It’s going to be tough, but if anyone thinks we’re a pushover then they’re wrong.’
Curbishly: ‘Three weeks ago we were written off. Everyone was having a field day with us. We’ve narrowed the gap and given ourselves a shout. We still think we’re good enough to get out of it.’
Sheffield United Team News:
Phil Jagielka is expected to be fit after overcoming his groin injury earlier in the week. However, both Nade and Webber are doubtful, but could still play some part.
Player to watch: Shelton
With both Nade and Webber rated doubtful, it is surely, SURELY, time for Warnock to try out the pacey Jamaican striker.
West Ham United Team News:
Striker Bobby Zamora is expected to play, despite limited training this week due to a knee injury. Defender Calum Davenport has also returned to the squad.
Player to watch: Tevez
The Argentinian striker seems to have finally settled at West Ham and has the quality to cause United’s defence problems.
Match Facts & Stats
Last Time: West Ham 1-0 Sheffield United (24/11/06)
Head-To-Head: Sheffield United 35, West Ham 30, Draws 19.
Ref Watch:
Steve Bennett (Orpington, Kent).
Next Fixtures:
Manchester United v Sheffield United: Tues 17/4/07, 8.00pm.
West Ham United v Chelsea: Weds 18/4/07, 8.00pm.