Sheffield United vs Arsenal. Premier League.
Bramall Lane.
Martin Odegaard is expected to miss out with the ankle injury; Sheff Utd hope to have Jayden Bogle and George Baldock available; follow Sheff Utd vs Arsenal on Sky Sports; watch free highlights shortly after full-time on Sky Sports website and app
Sunday 11 April 2021 08:12, UK
Team news, stats and prediction ahead of Sheff Utd vs Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday (kick-off 7pm).
Sheffield United interim manager Paul Heckingbottom hopes to have Jayden Bogle and George Baldock available against Arsenal.
Both players suffered head injuries in the defeat at Leeds last weekend but could feature following concussion protocols.
John Egan returned from a toe injury at Elland Road with a late substitute appearance and the defender is likely to get more minutes on Sunday. However, Chris Basham, Billy Sharp, Sander Berge (hamstring) and Jack O'Connell (knee) remain out.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will assess his squad on Friday to see how they are shaping up after their Thursday night Europa League exploits.
Martin Odegaard is expected to miss out with the ankle injury that kept him out of the Slavia Prague game, with Calum Chambers also a doubt with a knock.
David Luiz and Kieran Tierney definitely miss out with knee problems.
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Is this a game Mikel Arteta really needs right now? One where anything other than a victory will spark a meltdown ahead of their most important game of the season on Thursday night away against Slavia Prague. It's a no-win situation for the manager. Arsenal look a little short in the outright markets for this one at 11/20 with Sky Bet but Sheffield United have lost 24 of their 30 Premier League games this season - the joint most by any side in the history of the competition. It's a no-bet kind of situation for me in terms of outrights.
One price I can get involved with is John Lundstram to pick up a card at a whopping 9/2 with Sky Bet. The midfielder has not learned how to rein in his enthusiasm this season, picking up eight bookings and a red card as his frustration at losing most weeks certainly is clear to see.
JONES KNOWS PREDICTS: 0-1
BETTING ANGLE: John Lundstrum to be carded (9/2 with Sky Bet)
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