Sheffield United were victorious in both of their previous Premier League home games against West Ham: 3-0 in April 2007 and 3-2 in March 1994. West Ham have won only one of the past 13 top-flight away meetings (D2, L10).
Sheffield United’s FA Cup win against AFC Fylde was only a second victory in five home games all season.
The Blades could lose three consecutive league games under Chris Wilder for just the second time, and first since a run of three losses in the Championship in December 2017. The Blades could fail to score in three successive league fixtures for the first time since September 2013 in the third tier, under David Weir.
Two of the first three league goals they conceded this season were via set pieces. They have since let in just one set-piece goal.
West Ham have failed to score in their last three Premier League away matches against promoted opposition.
West Ham are the most accurate Premier League team in front of goal, hitting the target with 44% of their 217 shots.
Pablo Fornals has three goals and four assists this season. No Hammers player has been involved in more goals.
Felipe Anderson’s goal against Bournemouth last time out was a first in the league since April, ending a run of 20 games and 28 shots without one.
In today’s Claret and Hugh poll we ask whether West Ham will win, lose or draw against the Blades