Sheffield United will travel to Pride Park Stadium to face Derby County in their fifth pre-season friendly match this Saturday.
Key Takeaways
- Sheffield United will play in the Premier League this season after gaining promotion last season.
- Sheffield United have only won one game in their four friendlies so far.
- Derby won their last match against Stoke City last week.
Sheffield United is preparing to make a comeback to Premier League after spending two seasons in the championship. Derby may not be an ideal opponent to prepare for the level of the Premier League but can try their new combinations against them.
Derby County Form
Derby County's story in English football has been one of the most surprising stories of recent times. They were a consistent club in the championship for years but after the financial crisis in the club, they have fallen to third tier.
Derby finished 7th in League One last season with 21 wins, 13 draws, and 12 losses in 46 games. They are a much better team than those stats and now will be looking to regain their lost stature. They are coming into this match on the back of a convincing win over Stoke City.
Sheffield United Form
Sheffield United are back in Premier League after struggling two years in Championship. They were relentless last season with 28 wins in 42 games to clinch automatic promotion. In preparation for Premier League, they have played four friendlies so far in which, they have won only one and lost two.
Their last match was against Girona where they were comprehensively beaten. Sheffield United has made some reinforcements in the form of Benie Traore, Yasser Larouci, and Ben Slimane. It will interesting to see how they will gel up into a new setup.
Head-to-Head
Sheffield United and Derby have been involved in many exciting battles in the recent past. Although, both now plays in a different division, this match expects to be another thrilling ride. In the last 11 matches, Sheffield United has won six and Derby has won four.
Team News
Derby County have no injuries in their camp.
Sheffield United also has no injuries in there and will have the full squad available for selection. New signings like Benie Traore, Yasser Larouci, and Ben Slimane are also available to gain some key minutes under their belt.
Key Players
Derby have been struggling in recent seasons but they have found a gem player in the form of Eiran Cashin. Cashin has been the star man for Derby in defence. He was the only consistent player for the club last season and would be hoping to continue in the same fashion again this time around.
Olivier Norwood was arguably the best player for Sheffield United last season. He dictated the game from midfield and was a dominant force off the ball as well. Norwood recorded two goals and five assists last season in 46 appearances for the club.
How to watch on TV or Online
Derby County vs Sheffield United match will be streamed live on RamsTV and SUTV for UK viewers.
Final Thoughts
Sheffield United are preparing for the Premier League this season and so far in preparation, they have looked to try new tactics. With the introduction of new players and a new system, Derby County is an ideal opponent for Sheffield to test themselves. This is expected to be an exciting tense encounter.
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