Sheff Utd vs Chelsea team news, prediction, kick-off, channel
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Sunday 12 July 2020 12:22, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Sheffield United vs Chelsea in the Premier League on Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
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Sheffield United could have John Fleck and David McGoldrick back for the visit of Chelsea in the Premier League.
Midfielder Fleck has missed the Blades' last three games with a groin problem while forward McGoldrick sat out the midweek win over Wolves due to an ankle problem.
John Lundstram could be in contention after being an unused substitute on Wednesday but fellow midfielder Luke Freeman and striker Leon Clarke are still out.
Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour will miss the remainder of the season after knee surgery.
N'Golo Kante remains out of action with a hamstring issue, but fellow midfielder Mateo Kovacic is fit again after a knock.
Fikayo Tomori is closing in on a return, but boss Frank Lampard has said the centre-back will not be ready in time for the Bramall Lane trip.
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Sheffield United vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event from 5pm; Kick-off 5.30pm. Sky Sports customers can watch in-game clips in the live match blog on the Sky Sports website and app. Highlights will also be published on the Sky Sports digital platforms and the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel shortly after the final whistle.
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- After winning their first three Premier League games against Chelsea between 1992 and 1993, Sheffield United are winless in their last four against the Blues (D1 L3).
- Chelsea won their last league visit to Bramall Lane, 2-0 in October 2006. They've not won consecutive away league games against Sheffield United since October 1965.
- None of the last 14 league meetings between Sheffield United and Chelsea in Sheffield have been drawn, with the Blades winning eight to Chelsea's six since a 1-1 draw in August 1963.
- Chelsea have won their last five Premier League games in Yorkshire and are unbeaten in their last nine (W7 D2) in the county since a 0-2 loss at Leeds in December 2002.
- Against Wolves last time out, Sheffield United won 1-0 for the seventh time in the Premier League this season - more than any other side. The Blades are looking to secure four consecutive Premier League home wins for the first time.
- Chelsea's Tammy Abraham has scored three goals in his two league appearances against Sheffield United, though this will be his first match at Bramall Lane.
- After a run of 72 games without a goal in all competitions, Sheffield United's John Egan has scored in back-to-back games for the Blades, netting an 80th minute leveller vs Burnley and a 90th minute winner vs Wolves.
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