Liverpool hope to maneuver one step nearer to the Premier League title on Thursday night once they host struggling Sheffield United at Anfield.
The Reds reclaimed their spot on the high of the desk final Sunday after a 2-1 win in opposition to Brighton, with Manchester Metropolis and Arsenal’s goalless draw on the weekend giving them a bit respiratory area. Nonetheless, Jurgen Klopp’s facet should go once more midweek, even when a go to from backside of the desk Sheffield United appears routine on paper.
The Blades have managed simply 15 factors all season to date, solely six of which have come on the street, and Chris Wilder’s facet are presently seven factors off security heading into the ultimate weeks of the marketing campaign. They misplaced the reverse fixture 2-0 again in December, however the Yorkshire outfit have managed two consecutive attracts within the Premier League.
Right here is 90min’s information to the sport.
Liverpool vs Sheffield United H2H document (Final 5 Video games)
Present kind (all competitions)
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Liverpool |
Sheffield United |
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Liverpool 2-1 Brighton – 31/03/24 |
Sheffield United 3-3 Fulham – 30/03/24 |
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Man Utd 4-3 Liverpool – 17/03/24 |
Bournemouth 2-2 Sheffield United – 09/03/24 |
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Liverpool 6-1 Sparta Prague – 14/03/24 |
Sheffield United 0-6 Arsenal – 04/03/24 |
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Liverpool 1-1 Man Metropolis – 10/03/24 |
Wolves 1-0 Sheffield United – 25/02/24 |
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Sparta Prague 1-5 Liverpool – 07/03/24 |
Sheffield United 0-5 Brighton – 18/02/24 |
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TV channel / stay stream |
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United Kingdom |
TNT Sports activities 2, discovery+, discovery+ App |
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United States |
Peacock |
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Canada |
fuboTV |
Klopp can be happy to welcome Curtis Jones again for the go to of the Blades, with the midfielder having been sidelined since mid-February. He needs to be accessible in some capability at Anfield, whereas Ibrahima Konate may additionally return to the beginning lineup having made the bench in opposition to Brighton on the weekend.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota are nearing a return however will not be match for Thursday, whereas Alisson continues to be unavailable within the Liverpool purpose. Andy Robertson sustained a minor damage on worldwide obligation however ought to return sooner moderately than later.
Stefan Bajcetic can be getting nearer to that includes earlier than the top of the present marketing campaign having made simply two appearances this time period. Joel Matip and Thiago are doubtless out of motion till the top of the season.
Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kelleher; Bradley, Quansah, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Nunez, Diaz.
Sheffield United’s on-field woes are matched by their damage issues, with Wilder presently lacking an entire host of gamers, particularly throughout the backline.
Rhys Norrington-Davies, Max Lowe, George Baldock, John Egan and Chris Basham are all nonetheless lacking for the Blades, whereas former Everton midfielder Tom Davies may miss a return to Merseyside after sustaining a knock.
United have some absentees up high as effectively, with Rhian Brewster unavailable in opposition to his former employers. Cameron Archer can be a doubt with a calf damage and Daniel Jebbison is unavailable.
Sheffield United predicted lineup (3-5-2): Grbic; Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson; Bogle, Souza, Arblaster, Hamer. Osborn; McBurnie, Brereton Diaz.
Even probably the most optimistic Sheffield United supporter will not expect a outcome from their journey to Anfield, though stranger issues have occurred within the Premier League, The Blades have misplaced their final six in opposition to Liverpool and the Reds are unbeaten at residence this time period in all competitions.
Realistically, Liverpool ought to stroll to a cushty victory on Thursday, particularly with a few of their injured gamers having returned to health in current weeks. The likes of Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz can be licking their lips forward of a gathering with the league’s leakiest backline.
