'Sheffield United have been on fire' - Tennis superstar Andy Murray reveals his prediction for Norwich City clash this weekend

Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has revealed his prediction for Sheffield United’s match against Norwich City this weekend, which will see Chris Wilder's side look to respond from their dispiriting defeat to Newcastle United on Thursday.
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In this week's 'Premier League Predictions', Mark Lawrenson squared up against the tennis icon, who was a boyhood Hibs fan and now has a soft spot for Arsenal.

Despite their 2-0 loss against Newcastle United on Thursday evening, which saw Chris Wilder's side show rare signs of weakness and fatigue, Murray has predicted a 2-1 win for the Blades, and justified his tip by simply claiming: "Sheffield United have been on fire."

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Meanwhile, Lawro - who had tipped Sheffield United to lose over 70% of their Premier League matches before the week began - has this time gone for a 1-1 draw.

(Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)(Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)
(Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for LTA)

He wrote: "Sheffield United slipped up at home to Newcastle in midweek but they are still unbeaten away in the league, although they have drawn six of their seven games on the road."

"I am going to go for another draw for them here, although I am not really convinced by Norwich."

He concluded: "The Canaries looked like they were turning a corner until they went to Southampton and lost on Wednesday, and they really need to start building some form at home soon."

The Blades haven't lost to Norwich on their travels since 2010, when a Wes Hoolahan hat-trick downed United in 4-2 thriller at Carrow Road.