LIVERPOOL got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a comfortable win over Sheffield United.
- Final score: Sheff Utd 0-2 Liverpool
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THAT’S ALL FOR TONIGHT
Liverpool come away with three valuable points which keeps them in the hunt for top four.
Next up for Jurgen Klopp’s men is fellow top four hopefuls, Chelsea.
And Thomas Tuchel’s men are playing rather well so it should be a very good game!
As for Sheffield, they’re rock bottom of the league and it looks like they have no way out.
Goodnight!
KLOPP’S THOUGHTS
Klopp shared his thoughts on his sides win: “The plan [at half-time] was to keep going, do the same stuff again, and Sheffield United, in the moments we played exactly like we wanted to play.
“They couldn’t deal with us, and we arrived pretty much alone in front of the goalie.
“But Ramsdale played an incredible game, made a few outstanding saves – when you know that Sheffield United lost a lot of games here.
“But all by the smallest margin you can get, it’s clear these games stay exciting until the end.
“First-half, we should have scored three times, I think.
“Then we scored the two goals, and I think Robbo [Andy Robertson] could have had a hat-trick tonight, pretty much.
“So that just shows how we created was really good, and the finishing was in the end good enough for today, but we know we can improve that still.”
ROB’D OFF FIRMINO
FOR once, the champions enjoyed some fortune..
Although judging by what has happened over these wretched six months for the champions, it could be a one-match lucky streak.
But the Premier League table actually looks better for Liverpool – rather than worse – after a round of matches.
And it has been a good while before we have been able to say that.
The absence of keeper Alisson due to the tragic death of his father, and an injury to Jordan Henderson were merely the latest blows for Jurgen Klopp to deal with.
Read More: Sheffield United 0-2 Liverpool Match Report
SINKING SHIP
Chris Wilder’s Sheffield United look as good as done…. it looks an impossible task to keep them up.
CLASS ACT
Curtis Jones is talking to Sky after his star performance, and he’s dedicated his goal to Alisson’s father who sadly passed away three days ago.
Jones said: “I’d like to take this time to say that this goal is for Ali’s dad actually – may he rest in peace, and if Ali sees this, this is for you, bro.
“He’s a strong lad, a big part of the team, he’s not here today but we miss him for sure, and I’d like to dedicate my goal to him, his dad, and the rest of his family.”
FULL-TIME STATS
Firmino’s goal has now been confirmed as an own-goal by Bryan.
FT: SHEFFIELD UNITED 0-2 LIVERPOOL
Liverpool stop the run of four straight defeats with a win at Bramall Lane against rock-bottom Sheffield United!
Curtis Jones broke the deadlock finishing off a well-worked move by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Chris Wilder won’t be happy with his sides defending in the build-up to the goal – they forgot the simple principle of playing to the whistle.
Firmino grabbed Liverpool’s second, picking up the second ball on the edge of the penalty area and dancing into some space before sending a deflected effort past Ramsdale.
Sheffield gave it a good go, but it simply wasn’t good enough.
PEEEEEEEEP!
THE REFEREE BLOWS THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE!
LIVERPOOL STOP THE ROT!
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90+3. Baldock drives down the right-hand side looking for a consolation.
But Kabak does well to get across and sweep the ball out of play for a Sheffield throw-in.
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90+2. Jones is named Man of the Match!
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90. Three additional minutes to be added on at the end of the second half.
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89. Keita gets the ball out of his feet and looks to slip Mane in through on goal.
But Baldock does enough to intercept the midfielders pass and set Sheffield off the other way.
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86. Mane takes Ampadu on inside the penalty area.
The Sheffield defender extends his leg trying to knock the ball out of Mane’s path, but is unsuccessful.
Luckily for Ampadu, Mane runs out of grass and the ball goes out of play for a goal-kick.
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85. Baldock and Ampadu play a slick one-two on the edge of Liverpool’s penalty area.
But Baldock’s touch lets him down and the ball gets away from him.
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83. Liverpool are enjoying a spell of possession towards the end of the second half.
They’re looking to see out the game.
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80. SUBSTITUTIONS!
Both teams make a change and Sharp is on for Sheffield, replacing Fleck.
And for Liverpool, Keita makes his return replacing goal-scorer Jones.
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79. WIDE!
Jones drives towards Sheffield United’s penalty area before laying the ball wide to the overlapping Robertson.
The left-back drills the ball across the penalty area and towards the far post.
And Salah meets the cross, but sends his effort agonisingly wide of the post!
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77. Ampadu is down with a knock after contesting the ball in the air with Salah.
The referee thinks Salah contested the ball fairly.
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75. SUBSTITUTION!
James Milner is coming on for Liverpool and he is replacing Thiago in the midfield.
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74. CHANCE!
Firmino cuts across the edge of the Sheffield United penalty area and lays the ball wide to Robertson on the left-hand side.
The left-back takes the shot on first time, but his effort flashes over Ramsdale’s crossbar!
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72. Not much to repot on in the past couple of minutes, so let’s take a look at Firmino’s goal.
The Brazilian picked up the second ball on the edge of the penalty area, danced into some space, got a shot off and got some luck with the deflection – a goal’s a goal!
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69. Sheffield are starting to press high up the pitch and burke seems to be their main outlet.
Liverpool seem happy to sit off and hit the hosts on the counter – much like they did against West Ham at the London Stadium a couple weeks back.
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67. As it stands, Liverpool are now two points off 4th place West Ham!
Firmino celebrates his goalCredit: Getty Images
PLAY TO THE WHISTLE
Take a look at Liverpool’s opener.
It’s schoolboy basics and Sheffield got it all wrong! You’re taught to play to the whistle – and Sheffield didnt!
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64. The ball breaks to Firmino inside Sheffield’s penalty area, and the Brazilian dances his way into a shooting opportunity.
Firmino gets the shot off, it deflects off Bryan and loops over the head of Ramsdale!
Liverpool have a second!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
