LIVERPOOL were made to work hard for a 2-1 win over Sheffield United.
Sander Berge put the Blades in front from the penalty spot early on before Roberto Firmino equalised on the stroke of half time.
And Diogo Jota had the final word as he struck the winner.
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That’s all from us tonight.
A hard fought win for Liverpool sees the Reds move level with Everton on 13 points at the top of the table, with the Toffees in action against Southampton tomorrow.
West Ham are next up in the league for Liverpool, before a mouthwatering clash at the Etihad against Man City in November.
Sheffield United meanwhile face Manchester City at home next, before travelling to Chelsea.
It could be a tricky couple of weeks for Chris Wilder and his side.
That’s all for tonight though.
Thanks for joining us, it’s been a pleasure.
MATCH REPORT
Plenty to talk about after tonight’s clash at Anfield.
Sheffield United took the lead from the spot after VAR adjudged Fabinho to have fouled McBurnie JUST inside the box.
The Reds then hit back just before halftime, with Firmino tapping in the simplest of goals after Ramsdale had saved a header from Sadio Mane.
Diogo Jota then struck the winner 25 minutes from time, with a perfectly placed header after a Mane cross.
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WINNING GOAL
Here’s a look at the goal that proved to be the winner tonight.
An expertly guided header from Diogo Jota after a pinpoint cross from Sadio Mane.
FULL TIME STATS
Liverpool had 17 total shots during the game, with 5 efforts on target.
Sheffield United meanwhile had 13 shots, but only 2 of those efforts were on target.
The Reds also dominated possession of the ball throughout the game.
FULL TIME CELEBRATIONS
Jurgen Klopp and Jordan Henderson share a hug after tonight’s hard fought win at Anfield.
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BLEAK FOR THE BLADES
The table makes for grim reading for Sheffield United fans.
The Blades are yet to win a game this campaign, and have just one point on the board so far.
Things don’t get much easier for Chris Wilder either, with United’s next two games being against Man City and Chelsea.
AS IT STANDS
Liverpool go level on points with Everton at the top of the table, with the Toffees in action tomorrow against Southampton.
Tonight’s win also brought an end to a mini barren run for the Reds, who had not won in their previous two league games.
SOLID AT THE BACK
Joe Gomez was particularly impressive at the back tonight in the absence of Virgil Van Dijk.
ON THE START TO THE SEASON
“Overall it’s been pretty positive apart from that one game against Villa.
“I think overall we’ve got to be delighted with the start.
“Of course we want to be better, that game wasn’t us and we know that.
“But I feel as though we’ve learnt from it quickly, reacted in the right way as we have done many a time and keep building, keep improving focusing on the next challenge and the next game, and that’s put us in goos stead so far.
“So we’ve just got to continue on that.
“But I thought the lads dug in really well tonight, we’ve had a lot of games and a few injuries and stuff, so delighted with the three points and the lads showed great character again.”
ON THE CENTRE BACK PAIRING
“Yeah brilliant, it’s always going to be difficult against McBurnie up top who’s very good in the air, and then Rhian off him.
“So it was always going to be difficult for the lads, and I thought we coped, [and] worked the game out better, especially second half.
“But yeah we created some good chances, you know, probably should have killed the game off with another goal or two.
“But yeah, overall [we’ve] got to be delighted with the three points.”
HENDO REACTS
Speaking about the toughness of tonight’s game, Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson said:
“Yeah it was hard, as expected to be honest you know.
“Sheffield United are a good side, work really hard, make it difficult and were in the game for long periods.
“So yeah we knew it would be difficult but delighted that we kept going and got the three points in the end that was important for us.”
WINNING GOAL
Diogo Jota heads home from Sadio Mane’s cross to secure the three points for the champions.
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LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
The champions fight back from a goal down to claim a hard fought victory at Anfield.
Sheffield United played well, and may feel like they deserved a point, but a brilliant Diogo Jota header means the points stay in Liverpool.
FULL TIME: LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
92. CHANCE!
The ball is flicked on to Burke on the edge of the Liverpool box.
He has time to turn and shoot, but his effort is wild and off target.
He should be doing better there under no pressure.
That may be that for the game.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
91. Can Sheffield United carve out one last chance for an equaliser?
Stevens tries to get a cross in from the left, but a block sees the ball bounce up into the arms of Alisson.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
90. Three minutes of added time have been signalled at Anfield.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
89. Jordan Henderson is down for Liverpool in some pain after taking a blow to his foot.
He should be ok to continue though.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
88. Mane pinches the ball off McGoldrick, before driving into the box.
He goes down under a challenge from Basham, but Mike Dean waves his arms to say no.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
87. Mane takes aim from distance, looking to curl one into the top corner.
It’s high and wide of the mark though.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
86. Sheffield United yellow card.
Berge goes into the book after illegally stopping a Liverpool counter attack.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
85. Five minutes left to play at Anfield, with the game delicately poised at 2-1.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
84. Gomez does well to intercept a Sheffield United attack, and then win a free kick after being barged over by Basham.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
82. Liverpool substitutions.
Diogo Jota is making way for James Milner.
Takumi Minamino is also coming on, to replace Roberto Firmino.
LIVERPOOL 2-1 SHEFFIELD UNITED
81. That is almost sublime from Salah.
He rolls John Egan expertly, before lifting an effort over Ramsdale that rebounds off the post.
That’s so unlucky, but it should be 3-1 and game over.
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