Anfield witnessed a hard-fought battle between Liverpool and Sheffield United in the Championship on the 4th of April. The final scoreline of 3-1 suggests a comfortable victory for the Reds, but the reality was a much different story.
Match Stats: Liverpool vs Sheffield United
- Shots in total: 29 vs 5
- Shots on target: 9 vs 3
- Fouls: 6 vs 9
- Possession: 83% vs 17%
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 1
Early Control for Liverpool, Blades Bite Back
Liverpool took early control on the attack end
The pressure paid off, however, when Darwin Nunez made a block from Sheffield’s goalkeeper’s clearance attempt and the ball found its way into the back of the net to take the Reds into the 1-0 lead within 18 minutes.
However, the Blades, under the guidance of their new manager, Alex Neil, showed remarkable resilience. They refused to sit back and instead pressed high up the pitch, causing problems for Liverpool’s back-line.
Second Half Drama and a Bit of Luck
The second half was a tense affair, with both sides battling for control. Liverpool continued to dominate possession, but their attacks lacked the usual fluidity. Sheffield United, on the other hand, looked dangerous on the counter-attack, threatening to take the lead.
Sheffield United finally caught a break as the cross coming into the goal box connected with .. and scored past goal keeper … for the equaliser in the 58th minute.
The momentum shifted in Liverpool’s favour around the 76th minute.
A blistering shot from Mac Allister, after a deflection from Sheffield’s defenders, found its way at the back of the net once again as the Reds took a 2-1 lead.
Liverpool seemed to gain more confidence in attack, with Mac Allister fancying another attempt from a free kick rewarded, as the ball hit the cross bar.
The Reds found another opportunity as Robertson’s cross made its way to Gakpo who converts a great finish into a goal.
Additional Information
- Liverpool have won more matches (16) and scored more goals (59) in all competitions in 2024 than any other side across Europe’s big five leagues.
- They have also scored 26 Premier League goals this season in the final 15 minutes of matches, 10 more than any side.
- Darwin Nunez became the 6th Premier League player to be involved in 30 goals in all competitions this season.
- According to stats, Sheffield spent much of their match on the defensive end with very little possession in the game, and might have to look to improve their momentum on the attack.
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