The Premier League weekend gets underway on Friday this week as Sheffield United have the chance to move into fifth.

By playing the day before the majority of clubs, The Blades have the chance to climb the table as they play host to West Ham.

See below for a preview on the game, including predictions from former England, Crystal Palace and Tottenham midfielder Andy Gray and our own Football Insider Graeme Bailey and bet365’s Steve Freeth.

Sheffield United 20:00 West Ham United
Bramall Lane

TEAM NEWS: The Blades hope to have a fully fit squad to choose from with Michael Verrips and Simon Moore due to undergo fitness tests. | New Hammers boss David Moyes hopes to have Michail Antonio available, but Andriy Yarmolenko, Ryan Fredericks, Jack Wilshere and David Martin are sidelined.
KEY FACT: Sheff Utd have won both of their Premier League home matches against West Ham
MATCH ODDS: Sheff Utd Evens Draw 12/5 West Ham 29/10
bet365 Pick: Under 2.5 goals @4/5
ANDY SAYS: Close game but I think Sheff United at home means they will take the win…2-1
GRAEME SAYS: I think that West Ham will do enough here to claim something…2-2
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