Sheffield United

Klopp delights in “very big win” for Reds at Sheffield United

Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp was delighted with his side's match-winning performance against Sheffield United on Sunday night. Second-half goals from Curtis Jones and a deflected Bobby Firmino shot gave The Reds a much-needed 2-0 win and kept them well in the hunt for a top-four finish in the Premier League this season. At his post-match press...

Will this be Liverpool’s lineup to play Sheffield United on Sunday?

Liverpool travel to play Sheffield United in the Premier League this Sunday night. We've had a look at the possible starting eleven for The Reds. Jürgen Klopp's side currently sits in sixth place in the Premier League table, five points off West Ham and that coveted top-four spot. Liverpool have lost four consecutive league games...

Sheffield United vs Liverpool Preview – Can Liverpool rediscover winning formula?

THE DETAILS Venue – Bramall Lane, Sheffield Referee – Jonathan Moss Date & Time – Sunday, February 28th @ 19:15 Current Odds – Sheffield United 13/2, Draw 4/1, Liverpool 4/11 ________________________________________________________ The battle for a top-four finish starts here. Win at Bramall Lane and welcome Chelsea to Anfield with some confidence the following Thursday and all may not be so gloomy...

Why an aerially dominant centre-back is so important for Liverpool

Sheffield United caused Liverpool a lot of problems on Saturday night. As revealed on the Anfield Index Under Pressure podcast, Chris Wilder’s men had 29 touches in the penalty area, the fourth most by any team against the Reds since the start of the 2016/17 campaign. The visitors also managed 13 shots, just four...

Tactical Breakdown: Liverpool 2-1 Sheffield United

With Manchester City dropping points in the early kick-off, and Liverpool denied a late winner in last week's Merseyside Derby at the behest of David Coote, the pressure was on for the champions to regain some momentum after the hammer blows of injuries and disappointing results. Jürgen Klopp made a surprising tactical change, playing four...

Liverpool new boy delighted to have given The Reds a “massive three points” with winner on Saturday

Liverpool's Diogo Jota scored a great headed goal to beat Sheffield United at the weekend. The Portugal international felt it was "a massive three points" for his new club. Jürgen Klopp's Reds had gone behind to a Sander Berge penalty after just 13 minutes when Fabinho was very harshly adjudged to have fouled Oliver McBurnie...

Will this be Liverpool’s starting lineup to play Sheffield United on Saturday night?

Liverpool return to Premier League action on Saturday night when Sheffield United visit Anfield. Let's have a look at the likely starting eleven for The Reds. Jürgen Klopp will be hoping to welcome back Thiago Alcântara and Joël Matip to the squad while Kostas Tsimikas and Naby Keïta will also face late fitness tests. Some good...

Liverpool vs Sheffield United Preview – Blunted Blades arrive at Anfield with a point to prove

THE DETAILS Venue – Anfield, Liverpool Referee – Mike Dean Date & Time – Saturday, October 24th @ 20:00 Current Odds – Liverpool 2/9, Draw 11/2, Sheffield United 11/1 ________________________________________________________ Liverpool have a tough season ahead of them with so many injuries to contend with. The obvious one is Virgil van Dijk who is out for the whole campaign, but...

Liverpool Relegated Player Transfer Roulette

Liverpool have already felt the brunt of the financial pinch caused by the ongoing pandemic. Long linked with Timo Werner, the Reds — who were either unwilling or unable to match the financial package on offer in West London — were beaten to the signing of the German international by Chelsea. The prevailing sense, as suggested...

From winger to goal-scorer: A tactical look at Sadio Mané’s development

When Liverpool signed Sadio Mané from Southampton in the summer of 2016, many would have been forgiven for thinking that he would be just another Southampton signing on Merseyside. Around the same time, the Club had signed others from the South coast including Dejan Lovren, Nathaniel Clyne, Adam Lallana and, previously, Rickie Lambert. Some of...