Sheffield United vs Liverpool: Van Dijk unlocks stubborn Blades as Reds march on

Sheffield United vs Liverpool: Van Dijk unlocks stubborn Blades as Reds march on

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 22:34 - 06.12.2023

Liverpool moved back to within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a 2-0 victory against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.

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How it happened

Virgil van Dijk saw his header tipped over by Wes Foderingham before finding the net from another Trent Alexander-Arnold corner, as the Dutchman volleyed in his first goal since March.

 It means Sheffield United are still searching for their first clean sheet this season, and that goal was the 40th they have conceded in just 15 matches - the most-ever at this stage in the PL era.

The hosts, who were the lowest scorers in the division before tonight, did not really threaten a response, and Jürgen Klopp felt that he could take top-scorer Salah off midway through the second period. 

His replacement was Darwin Núñez, who was desperate to get on the scoresheet having gone six games without a goal before tonight, but the striker saw his late effort saved in an attempt to make the scoreline more comfortable. Deep into injury time, Dominik Szoboszlai did just that, as he rifled home in acres of space in the penalty area to send the away support wild.

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