Both Aston Villa and Sheffield United have suffered indifferent form over recent weeks, with pressure on the Sky Bet Championshipâs play-off rivals heading into this weekendâs clash between the two at Villa Park.
Villa currently sit fifth in the Championship table, but Steve Bruceâs side enter Saturdayâs contest without a victory in their last three fixtures, having picked up just two points from a possible nine.
Back-to-back draws against Leeds United and Millwall halted an excellent winning run, before Villa came unstuck against play-off rivals Derby County last weekend at the Pride Park Stadium, with the Villans suffering a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Rams.
Villaâs official Twitter account (@AVFCOfficial) has revealed the exceptional record manager Steve Bruce has in his last six meetings with Sheffield United, with the 56-year-old managing to pick up six victories, leaving himself with a 100% record against the Blades.
Chris Wilder will be looking to halt Bruceâs magnificent record against the Blades this weekend, whilst also helping his side return to winning ways, after a miserable slump in form has left his side looking over their shoulders.
Sheffield United have lost four of their last five, which has dashed their automatic promotion hopes.
The Verdict
Bruce will be hoping he can continue his fine record against Sheffield United this weekend, and there is no better time for Villa to face the Blades, who are really struggling in the Championship.
However, Bruce held a similar record against Derby heading into last weekendâs fixtures, which will leave the clubâs supporters wary of getting excited about their managerâs record against Sheffield United.
Saturdayâs contest promises to be an exciting one.
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