please log in to view this image SHEFFIELD UNITED v WATFORD please log in to view this image Bramall Lane Thursday 26th December 2019 Kick Off 1500 GMT please log in to view this image Sheff Utd continue to be the revelation in the Premier League this season as they come off a third consecutive win over at Brighton. Boss Chris Wilder is delighted with how his team is playing and changes are unlikely although Fleck is tipped to return after suspension. McBurnie came in for Mousset and repaid Wilder's faith by scoring the winner so he is expected to keep his place in the starting line-up. please log in to view this image Watford collected their first win under recently-appointed Nigel Pearson as they stunned Man Utd and beat Ole Gunnar's Solskjaer's men 2-0. Pearson was delighted with the performance of his team and the way they defended as they denied United from creating too many chances. Doucoure is ruled out through suspension so that will likely mean Chalobah comes in to central midfield in what could be the only change. please log in to view this image What the managers say: Chris Wilder "They've got a lot of good players, we're looking at a really difficult task. "I thought they were quite unfortunate at Liverpool (Watford lost 2-0 nine days ago), and got their just rewards for a positive performance against Manchester United. Nigel Pearson “We play Sheffield United and they are a really good team. They’ve got a fantastic work ethic and they play a very expansive brand of football. They will cause most teams big problems just because of their commitment in how they play, so we’ve got to deal with that, but we’ve also got to make sure that we cause them problems and we’ve got players in our squad who are very capable ourselves". Our Officials Referee: David Coote.Assistants: Peter Kirkup, Nick Hopton. Fourth official: Ben Toner. VAR: Martin Atkinson. Assistant VAR: Stephen Child. WHEREVER YOU ARE IN THE WORLD - ENJOY THE GAME
“I want collective buy-in. I hope we have got it – not just from the players, from everyone who works for the club as they will contribute in some way. It's clearly about the players and putting performances in. I've seen some encouraging signs in the last couple of weeks. We have got to make ground on sides and we need to get some momentum at some point. The last few performances have been encouraging. It was a big win on Sunday and now we've got some really key games coming up. please log in to view this image
“We can't go there thinking it's going to be a nice game of football. It's going to be horrible, it's going to be cold, they are going to run all over you, they are going to kick you. If you don't match that, you lose the game. It's that simple.” T_Deeney
Full Yorkshire breakfast duly consumed.. Just preparing to leave for the game.. A home game for us... Come on you horns!
Afternoon all hope you had a good Christmas. Am watching on prime and using my pad to be on here which means I can't touch type. Pads are awful things to type on if you are over 10. John Barnes a pundit on prime Enjoy the game and Lets hope for another Christmas present but Utd are tough.
Pearson has just been interviewed, I like what he says it's measured, realistic and I can hear and understand every word!
