On Sky
The Blades face a late kick off on Saturday as they play in front of the Sky cameras against Aston Villa. With West Ham, Wigan and Fulham all kicking off at 3pm, United could be feeling the pressure before the game has even kicked off. However, the Blades will take heart from their last away performance against Charlton. Meanwhile Villa will be wanting to finish their home campaign on a high by taking all three points tomorrow evening.
Vital Quotes:
Warnock: ‘I’m determined to do what I set out to when I came to this club – get us in the Premiership and stay there. We’ll focus on the two games, and I’m going to give my best to make sure we are in the Premiership next season.’
O’Neill: ‘It would be nice to end the home programme on a winning note. I don’t just want to go and try things and lose the game because you’ve tried some experimenting.’
Aston Villa Team News:
Striker Shaun Maloney will miss out with a ankle injury while Ashley Young is again expected to start in front of Patrick Berger.
Player to watch: Carew
The big striker has settled into Premiership life well and will be looking to cause the Blades defence problems.
Sheffield United Team News:
For the second match running Neil Warnock has a full squad to choose from, excluding Rob Hulse of course. The Blades manager has given no hint of his starting 11 though.
Player to watch: Gillespie
I’ve just got a feeling that the winger could play an important part in the game for the Blades.
Match Facts & Stats
Last Time: Sheffield United 2-2 Aston Villa (11/12/06).
Head-To-Head: Sheffield United 37, Aston Villa 60, Draws 30.
Ref Watch:
Peter Walton (Northamptonshire)
Next Fixtures:
Sheffield United v Wigan Athletic: Sun 13/05/07, 3.00pm.
Bolton Wanderers v Aston Villa: Sun 13/05/07, 3.00pm.