Liverpool defeated Sheffield United in a win on Thursday, 3-1, on to matchday 31 of the Premier League . Coming into the contest, Jürgen Klopp's team came from a win, and Chris Wilder's team came from two draws.
The opening goal was scored by Darwin Núñez after 17 minutes, with a left-foot strike from outside the box.
In a very unlucky moment, Conor Bradley scored an own-goal with 58 minutes on the clock. Liverpool scored their second goal of the game through Alexis Mac Allister, after 76 minutes, with a right-foot strike from outside the penalty box. In the closing stages of the game, Cody Gakpo netted the final goal of the game, through a header inside the penalty area.
After the result Liverpool are 1st in the table, with 70 points, while Sheffield United sit 20th place, with 15 points. In their next fixture, Jürgen Klopp's team visit Manchester United, while Chris Wilder's team will host Chelsea.
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Darwin Núñez 17' Conor Bradley 58' (o.g.) Alexis Mac Allister 76' Cody Gakpo 90' |