LIVERPOOL welcome Sheffield United to Anfield this evening as the Premier League champions look to get back to winning ways,
A chaotic 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby followed their infamous defeat at Aston Villa, so manager Jurgen Klopp will be seeking an altogether calmer and more predictable afternoon.
Joe Gomez will be expected to step up in the absence of Virgil Van Dijk.Credit: Rex Features
Meanwhile, Chris Wilder will be keen to give his side a lift with a point against bottom-side Fulham all they have to show for their efforts so far.
What time does Liverpool vs Sheff United kick off?
- Liverpool vs Sheff United takes place on Saturday, October 24.
- Kick-off is at 8pm UK time.
- It will be held behind closed doors at Anfield.
Is Liverpool vs Sheff United on TV and can I live stream it?
- Liverpool vs Sheffield United is live on Sky Sports Box Office.
- As the game was not one of Sky or BT’s original picks, the Premier League have made the controversial decision to show it on pay-per-view.
- The match can be purchased for £14.99.
- Alternatively, listen to all of the action live with talkSPORT’s commentary here.
Team News
Liverpool face their first Premier League without Van Dijk after Jordan Pickford’s controversial tackle left him with a long-term injury last week.
Thiago was also in the wars at Goodison Park but is expected to be fit.
Meanwhile, the fitness of Sadio Mane is in doubt after he was taken off against Ajax, Joel Matip is expected to be back, while keeper Alisson will not be ready to return just yet.
Sheffield United will be missing Jack O’Connell – likely for the rest of the season – while John Fleck and Lys Mousset will also be out for a few weeks.
Latest odds
Liverpool 1/4
Draw 5/1
Sheff United 11/1
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
