Swansea vs Sheff Utd preview: Championship clash live on Sky Sports Football
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Saturday 19 January 2019 16:20, UK
Swansea welcome back top goalscorer Oli McBurnie for Saturday's Sky Bet Championship clash at home to Sheffield United, live on Sky Sports Football from 5.15pm.
Scotland striker McBurnie, who has scored 10 goals this season, missed the FA Cup win at Aston Villa and the league draw at Preston last weekend through illness but is now fully fit.
Tom Carroll returned to training earlier this week following a hip injury which has kept the former Tottenham midfielder out since the end of October. But Carroll will not be risked as he continues to build up his fitness ahead of a busy league and cup schedule.
Boss Chris Wilder has no injury issues as the Blades seek to avenge their 2-1 defeat at Bramall Lane on the opening weekend of the season. Wilder is expected to name the side which beat QPR 1-0 last weekend to move into second place in the Championship.
In-form striker David McGoldrick will be aiming to score for the fifth successive league game. Fellow forward Gary Madine, on loan from Cardiff, makes a swift return to south Wales with a place on the bench.
Opta stats
Swansea are unbeaten in their last seven home matches against Sheffield United (W5 D2 L0) since a 0-2 defeat in November 1958.
Sheffield United haven't visited Liberty Stadium since the final day of the 2010-11 Championship season, losing 0-4 under Micky Adams.
Swansea striker Oliver McBurnie has scored in both of his Championship appearances against Sheffield United - for Barnsley in April 2018 and the Swans in August 2018.
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Sheffield United haven't won five consecutive Championship matches since April 2009 under manager Kevin Blackwell.
Two of the last four Championship goals conceded by Swansea have been penalties - in total, they've conceded five penalty goals this season, a joint league high along with QPR.
Sheffield United striker Billy Sharp has scored 16 Championship goals from just 24 shots on target this season, finding the net with each of his last three shots on target.
Prutton's prediction
Swansea have been decent in fits and bursts this season, but their poor home form and a lack of consistency is probably why they are destined for mid-table.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, are on a run of four wins in a row for the third time this season. Worryingly for Chris Wilder they are yet to make it to five, but I think this could be the day.
David Prutton predicts: 1-2 (17/2 with Sky Bet)
