FINAL TEST: Man City players train hard to get ready for the 2023 match with Sheffield United to chase Liverpool

Man City’s final test of 2023 will see Pep Guardiola’s side welcome Sheffield United to the Etihad Stadium for a 15:00 (UK) kick-off on Saturday 30 December.

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Chris Wilder’s side sit bottom of the Premier League table with nine points from 19 games but will still pose a threat to City as The Citizens look to close the gap between their and current league leaders Liverpool who sit at the summit with 42 points.

City’s recent form oozes green with five wins and one draw in our most recent matches in all competitions.

Victories in the Premier League, Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup will give City the confidence to get more points on the board.

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For Sheffield United, however, their Boxing Day fixture saw them fall to a 3-2 defeat at Bramall Lane at the hands of Luton Town.

The loss puts pressure on the visitors to pick up points if they are to have any chance of staying in the Premier League next season.

The players and coaching staff were out on the pitches at the City Football Academy ahead of Saturday’s matchday, the team’s last game of 2023, to finalize preparations.

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