Premier League: Liverpool vs Sheffield United Live
Preview: Liverpool vs Sheffield United
Liverpool vs Sheffield United will take place at Anfield on Thursday at 6:30pm, as the reds seek to win and go back to first place in the league. Liverpool is hoping to defeat Sheffield United for the second time this season, following their 2-0 win at Bramall Lane four months ago.
Over the Easter weekend, the home side secured the top spot in the Premier League after defeating Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1, while Manchester City and Arsenal played to a 0-0 draw. Next, the home side will face Sheffield United before a crucial match against Manchester United, who have won more top-flight titles than Liverpool’s 19. The fans at Anfield are excited to see a newly promoted team play on their home turf, as Liverpool has only lost one of their last 39 home league matches against such clubs, winning 32 and drawing 6.
The Blades would be more positive if they could maintain a lead, but they have let slip two-goal advantages in their last two matches, resulting in draws against Bournemouth and Fulham. Despite this, they have shown resilience on the road by avoiding defeat in two of their last three away games and have proven they can trouble their opponents by scoring in most of their recent away matches, including four of their last six visits to Anfield.
Head-to-head
Klopp’s men have historically been the dominant team in this matchup, having won their last six games against the Blades. In their most recent meeting at Bramall Lane in December last year, Liverpool secured a 2-0 victory. The reds have won the last six head-to-head matches by a combined score of 13-1.
Prediction
The home side has struggled to keep clean sheets and has often conceded the first goal in their matches this season. If Sheffield United scores early, it could motivate the home side to launch a strong offensive in front of their home crowd at Anfield. It is anticipated that Klopp’s team will secure a convincing win and go into the weekend as the top team in the league.
