Liverpool vs Sheffield United LIVE: Premier League result and final score after Alexis Mac Allister wins it
Jurgen Klopp’s men will move back to the top of the table with a victory over the Blades
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Your support makes all the difference.Midfielder Alexis Mac Allister scored the crucial goal which helped return Liverpool to the top of the Premier League and ease any nerves about an early wobble in the title run-in.
Jurgen Klopp’s side were by far the better team against Sheffield United but had to sweat for their 3-1 victory, with a top-class strike from the Argentinian with 14 minutes to go giving them control. Darwin Nunez’s 18th of the season – courtesy of a mistake from goalkeeper Ivo Grbic – had given the hosts a 17th-minute lead, only for Conor Bradley’s own goal just after half-time to ratchet up the tension.
The classy Mac Allister, one of the most composed players on the pitch, relieved that and substitute Cody Gakpo’s late effort was an added boost to the goal difference which could yet be crucial.
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Early team news
Curtis Jones has an outside chance of featuring for Liverpool, for the first time since 17 February. However, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson are still on the long-term absentee list. There is more positive news however, and Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch could be fit enough to be included in the starting line-up.
For the Blades, George Baldock and Tom Davies are not expected to recover from injury in time to be available.
How to watch Liverpool vs Sheffield United
Liverpool vs Sheffield United will take place at Anfield on Thursday 4 April 2024, with a kick-off time of 7.30 pm BST.
The match will be shown on TNT Sports 2, with coverage starting at 6.30pm. Subscribers can watch the match live on the Discovery+ app and website.
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Good evening!
Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Premier League action which sees Liverpool host Sheffield United at Anfield.
The Reds need to respond after victories for Arsenal and Manchester City on Wednesday evening. The Gunners, having beaten Luton 2-0, jumped ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s team in the table with City drawing level on points with Liverpool following their 4-1 win over Aston Villa. Victory over the bottom-placed Blades tonight will put Liverpool back into first and keep them in control of the title race.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, picked up their only points in March with a 3-3 draw against Fulham. Chris Wilder’s team are in shocking form and desperately need to collect points if they have any hopes of avoiding relegation.
We’ll have all the action, team news and latest updates throughout the night so stick around as we build up to kick off at 7.30pm.
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