MANCHESTER CITY will be focusing on making sure of a top four finish after falling 14 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
A 3-2 defeat to Wolves has put them all but out of the title race and Fernandinho has warned City that even a Champions League spot is far from secure.
Raheem Sterling and co were shocked in their defeat to Wolves on FridayCredit: EPA
Now they take on this year’s surprise package Sheffield United, who are also in the hunt for a top four finish and sit just nine points behind Pep Guardiola’s men.
What time does Man City vs Sheffield United kick off?
This Premier League encounter will take place on Sunday, December 28.
It will kick off at 6pm.
The match will be held at Etihad Stadium.
What TV channel is Man City vs Sheffield United on and can I live stream it?
Unfortunately, this match will not be shown live on UK television.
You will be able to catch the highlights on Match of the Day 2 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 10.30pm.
What is the team news?
Ederson will definitely miss out for Man City after being sent off at Wolves.
Manchester City continue to be missing key defender Aymeric Laporte through a knee injury – but that is not where they problems end at the back.
John Stones is still nursing a hamstring isssue, while Ederson was shown red against Wolves last time out, meaning Claudio Bravo will be starting between the sticks.
Leroy Sane is another long-term absentee, while Gabriel Jesus and David Silva are doubts for the Etihad clash.
As for Sheffield United, they have no long-term injury concerns, while Lys Mousset will be looking return to the starting line-up after coming on as a sub against Brighton and Watford.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
