Sheffield United vs Bournemouth

Bell4 · Nov 25, 2023

Dkc said:
Or you could look at our results against Newcastle as an indication of who'll be favourites today.

They are a very good side. We need the Lane rocking today, a win would be fantastic.

Agree

Take them lightly at our peril

They seem to be , as nearly all current prem teams , athletic, mobile , quick and organised

A win would be brilliant

Harry's Game · Nov 25, 2023

Must win today if we are in any way serious about getting back into this fight.

SB_90 · Nov 25, 2023

its a another 1 of those games that this is must win, even if its not easy but this is as easy as they'll get, & the confidence of being out of the relegation zone, will be huge. although interestingly we havent won back to back home games in premier league (with fans) since 2 november 2019

but i fancy us because we are completely different team at home compared to away. but we have ended up in weird situation where im not sure we put in a full 90 mins performance for quite a while. as looking at the last 2 we've been dreadful in 1 half & then come out looking transformed in the 2nd

Constantly Optimistic... · Nov 25, 2023

I also hope he sticks with the same team and formation we finished with against Wolves and started with against Brighton.

They were unfortunate to ship the "goal of the month" so early against Brighton, but fought their way back into the game.

If we go back to 532 with McBurnie back in, I think we will struggle with Bournemouth's fast passing midfield. The 5221 or 541, whatever way you look at, seems to have plugged those defensive midfield errors. We are harder to play through defensively and we have two channels to go forward through.

Albeit, change it 2nd half depending on the situation and bring McBurnie and Anel on to get minutes in their legs and freshen up tired legs. McAtee seems particularly prone to cramp 2nd half.

It is good we have some decent injury cover on the bench at last, both upfront and in defence. I believe the current back 5 deserve to keep their places. The only potential change for me would be Osborne for Norwood to add some extra grit to the defensive midfield. But that's not going to happen. His 2nd half performance against Brighton was his best this season. I have been critical of him recently, but he actually showed more zest than Norwood last match.

But, we should all be aware Bournemouth are a cheating diving team. They will fall over in a gust of wind, we need to be disciplined, and we need to "shepherd " Solanke, like we did with Haaland. He remains their main threat.

If we manage all this, and with a raucous crowd behind them, we should get a point minimum.

FulwoodBlades · Nov 25, 2023

From the BBC sports website

MATCH FACTS

Head-to-head

Bournemouth's sole victory away to Sheffield United was 1-0 in the second tier in August 1987.
The Cherries have lost six and drawn three of their 10 games away to the Blades in all competitions.

Sheffield United

Paul Heckingbottom's side have taken four points from their last two league matches, as many as in their previous 12 top-flight fixtures.
They have not gone three games unbeaten in the Premier League since July 2020.
Three of their 10 league goals this season have been own goals - no Blades player has netted more than twice in 2023-24.
Sheffield United have the division's worst defensive record, conceding 31 goals. Only Barnsley, who conceded 35 goals after 12 games in 1997-98, have let in more by this stage of a Premier League season.
The Blades begin this match in 18th place; their past eight top-flight wins came when starting the day bottom of the table.

Bournemouth

The Cherries have taken just one point from a possible 15 on their travels this season, conceding a league-high 17 away goals.
They are in danger of becoming the fourth side to concede two or more goals in four of their first six away matches in a Premier League season, and the first since Burnley in 2009.
Bournemouth are unbeaten in all five of their league fixtures against newly-promoted opposition since returning to the top flight in 2022 (W3, D2). Their last such defeat came at Sheffield United in February 2020.
Andoni Iraola's side have dropped 11 points from winning positions this term, a joint league high with Brentford and Burnley.
Dominic Solanke has scored six goals in 12 Premier League appearances this season, matching his tally from 33 games last term, with his shot conversion rate rising from 8% to 18% across the two campaigns.

JayGreen17 · Nov 25, 2023

Archer brace, 2-0 Blades

straight_outta_compton · Nov 25, 2023

Bournemouth are VERY good on the fast break. Need to be aware of breakaways when we win a corner or free kick in their last third. Need pacey defender (Bogle if playing? to stay back and cover.

With a strong home crowd getting behind our boys, really hope we can dominate the game and have a good level of aggression and pressure.

Utb!

straight_outta_compton · Nov 25, 2023

Solanke seems to have matured in physique and mentality over the past couple of seasons and is a dangerous threat. Need some good marking on him, and tracking back from midfielders to support defending against their breakaways.

Toronto Blade · Nov 25, 2023

Pretty much a must win game ,another red card would be nice!

Inter_blade83 · Nov 25, 2023

Dkc said:
Or you could look at our results against Newcastle as an indication of who'll be favourites today.

They are a very good side. We need the Lane rocking today, a win would be fantastic.

They're 4th bottom for a reason. They're shite. (Edit... 5th bottom after Evertons deduction)

Nedski · Nov 25, 2023

FulwoodBlades said:
They are in danger of becoming the fourth side to concede two or more goals in four of their first six away matches in a Premier League season, and the first since Burnley in 2009.

What a ridiculous stat

who keeps on top of this crap

jono_t2000 · Nov 25, 2023

bakeblade · Nov 25, 2023

jono_t2000 said:

Very surprising line up

Kizmet · Nov 25, 2023

souza and norwood again with hamer out of position
brilliant

jono_t2000 · Nov 25, 2023

Larouci and Andre Brooks drop out from the bench to be replaced with Anel and Mcb.

Belvedere Blade · Nov 25, 2023

Good to see McBurnie back. Surprised not starting with what a big game it is today

Inter_blade83 · Nov 25, 2023

jono_t2000 said:

If McBurnie is fit enough. He starts for me. Can't be lumping it up to Archer again for the first half.

FriethBlade · Nov 25, 2023

Do we really want Norwood and Souza in midfield for a home game we need to win? I would have gambled with McBurnie, and not picked Norwood

bakeblade · Nov 25, 2023

FriethBlade said:
Do we really want Norwood and Souza in midfield for a home game we need to win? I would have gambled with McBurnie, and not picked Norwood

Seems too cautious a line up to me, but we'll see

Kizmet · Nov 25, 2023

think our best hope here is bournemouth are shot shy for long enough we can change that midfield round because it hasnt worked all season and im pretty sure it wont today

8lade · Nov 25, 2023

I like it; the BBC have us lining up as 3421 apart from Trusty and Robinson in each others places it looks like it has potential.

Edgar Allan Poo · Nov 25, 2023

Just had a greasy chip butty and now it's onwards to the Shoreham. In my dreams this is what heaven looks like.

£3.50 yer kidney punches.

Pittsburg Blade · Nov 25, 2023

If both teams perform like they did against Newcastle it should end 16-0 to Bornmuf.

ATL Recs · Nov 25, 2023

Inter_blade83 said:
If McBurnie is fit enough. He starts for me. Can't be lumping it up to Archer again for the first half.

We probably will lump it to Archer then

Colombia Blade · Nov 25, 2023

Good to see Anel and McBurnine back, surprised they're not starting if fully fit. Trusty preferred in the middle or Baldock preferred as RCB to Anrl now? Will be great to have McBurnine come on to defend our lead 2nd half got a good feeling bout today!

BangorBlade · Nov 25, 2023

Colombia Blade said:
Good to see Anel and McBurnine back, surprised they're not starting if fully fit. Trusty preferred in the middle or Baldock preferred as RCB to Anrl now? Will be great to have McBurnine come on to defend our lead 2nd half got a good feeling bout today!

Would have prefered Slimane to Souza as well

bonobo · Nov 25, 2023

It doesn't feel like the strongest potential lineup, but it's understandable they would stick with the team that has gotten us the last couple of results and hopefully 'hopefully' got a little understanding. Also expect Bournemouth to come at us very hard from the start.

brownblade · Nov 25, 2023

How good are Kluivert and Semenyo at pressing? Maybe Oli Norwood will get a bit of time?

jt64 · Nov 25, 2023

Do not mind that lineup tbh

Bobby b · Nov 25, 2023

They seem to be concentrating on our right side

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