O’NEIL’S SHARP EYE ON BLADES

WOLVES v SHEFF UTD

Molineux: Tomorrow, 1.30pm

GARY O’NEIL has been prepping for Sheffield United’s visit to Molineux by binge-watching Manchester City.

The Wolves chief says he is keen to learn the tricks of the trade from City boss Pep Guardiola (above), who he calls the the best in the business.

O’Neil pulled off a double coup by beating both Chelsea and Spurs on their own patch, and only a last-gasp Kobbie Mainoo wonder strike denied them a draw at home to in-form Manchester United.

But O’Neil says the Blades will provide them with a different test and he has been making plans.

He said of the Blades, managed by Chris Wilder: “Chris has been wellknown for the formation he uses, he’s done it at Sheffield United and Middlesbrough, but you prep in case they do something different.

“Our work this week has been slightly different because it’s a game where you would expect us to have more of the ball. So there’s been a lot of focus this week on what we’re trying to do.

“I watched Manchester City against Brentford in midweek and you saw how hard it was for them against a side that was difficult to break down.

“It was important for City not to concede a goal from a set-play or a counter-attack, to remain in a position where they would push to find the winning goal, which is exactly what happened.

“I always watch Manchester City. Always.

“They face low blocks all the time and you watch to see how they deal with that, given they have such incredible players.

“I don’t just watch them. But when you speak about a low block, they face it the most.

“It’s not guaranteed we will. Sheffield United have been aggressive at home and away in some games.

“I watch teams that are good at everything. I’m trying to improve my knowledge. I am a fan of what they do because Pep has been at the top of the manager’s list for a long time now. He’s an exceptional talent.

“I love the way they control games. It’s just me, trying to improve what I know and learn.”