Liverpool vs Sheffield Utd: The results of their last 10 meetings
Liverpool will look to regain their spot at the top of the Premier League table on Thursday night when they host struggling Sheffield United at Anfield.
Sunday's victory over Brighton coupled with the draw between title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal ensured the Reds headed into Gameweek 31 in first place in England's top flight and another victory is expected to keep their charge alive ahead of manager Jurgen Klopp's impending departure.
The Merseysiders have a particularly strong recent record against the Blades, too. Here's how the two sides have fared in their last ten meetings.
Liverpool kept the pressure on Premier League title rivals Arsenal with this December victory over Sheffield Utd.
Chris Wilder had just returned to Bramall Lane as manager and received a hero's welcome from the home crowd, basking in the glory of the 'He's one of our own' chants, but Virgil van Dijk's half-volley silenced the Blades supporters shortly before half-time.
Darwin Nunez then won possession with a robust challenge on Jayden Bogle late on in the build-up to the second goal as Dominik Szoboszlai finished well in the 94th minute to round off a 2-0 win.
Neither Liverpool nor Sheffield Utd had enjoyed seasons to remember in 2020/21 by the time this February meeting rolled around. The Reds still had the fearsome front three of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane at Klopp's disposal, but injuries in defence meant there were starts for the likes of goalkeeper Adrian, Nat Phillips and Ozan Kabak.
The Blades had only taken 11 points from 25 matches after staying up so impressively the season prior. They held out until the second half when Curtis Jones finally showed some clinical edge, putting Liverpool ahead in the 48th minute, and
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