The Reds’ opponent at Anfield was the last team in the Premier League table. And perhaps this had an impact on the behavior of the home team’s players, who could have conceded a goal in the first minute. James McAtee found himself in a one-on-one situation, but lost the duel with goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
However, Liverpool recovered relatively quickly and took the lead in the 17th minute. This happened after Ivo Grbic’s terrible behavior. The Sheffield United goalkeeper kicked the ball with his foot and hit Darwin Nunez, and the Uruguayan scored his 11th Premier League goal this season, his 17th in all competitions.
Premier League. Sheffield United surprised Liverpool
It seemed like it would all go downhill from now on, but it didn’t. The second half of the match started sensationally. The guests made a better impression again and equalized in the 58th minute. On the right side, McAtee easily outplayed Joe Gomez, crossed the ball into the penalty area, where the ball was passed by Gustavo Hamer, and the ball bounced off Conor Bradley’s leg, completely confusing Kelleher and falling into the net.
The Reds had a chance to take the lead again when Virgil van Dijk headed the ball after a corner kick, but this time Grbic proved himself by parrying the ball sideways. Juergen Klopp, the hosts’ coach, made changes, but nothing helped for a long time.
Finally, in the 76th minute, the ball in front of the penalty area, somewhat accidentally, went to Alexis Mac Allister, who “bang” right away, and the ball flew into the very “forks” of the opponent’s goal.
And Liverpool players and fans could rejoice at the zebras at Anfield Road.
The Argentine could have scored one more goal, but after his free kick in the 86th minute, the ball hit the junction of the post and the crossbar and went out into the field.
Premier League. Liverpool are back on top
The result of the match was decided in the 90th minute, and the substitutes took the matter into their own hands. Andrew Robertson crossed the ball from the left side, and Cody Gakpo scored with a successful header.
Thanks to the victory, the Reds returned to first place in the table and are two points ahead of Arsenal and three points ahead of Manchester City.
On Sunday, Klopp’s players will have a Premier League classic as they play away against Manchester United.
The joy of Liverpool players/AFP
Anfield Road during the Liverpool – Sheffield United match/AFP
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