Liverpool secured a critical 3-1 victory over Sheffield United at Anfield, propelling them back to the top of the Premier League table, two points clear of Arsenal. The match featured a series of notable moments, starting with Darwin Nunez capitalizing on a mistake by Sheffield United goalkeeper Ivo Grbic to open the scoring at the 17th minute. Sheffield United managed to equalize through a Conor Bradley own goal at the 58th minute, but Liverpool regained the lead with a stunning goal from Alexis Mac Allister at the 76th minute, followed by a header from Cody Gakpo at the 90th minute to seal the win. Mac Allister's performance was particularly highlighted, as he has contributed to goals in eight of his last nine starts. The victory was crucial for Liverpool's title aspirations, as they now lead the league with just eight games remaining.
A magnificent goal by Alexis Mac Allister, watched by Gary McAllister. Mac Allister's brilliant form continued in a game of strange and then great goals. On Liverpool 3-1 Sheffield United: https://t.co/U7JYjgaokt
Alexis Mac Allister provides another Liverpool late act for unconventional route back to the top https://t.co/chFgjyEwZG
Liverpool 3 Sheffield Utd 1 βοΈ "Alexis Mac Allister has accepted the responsibility of driving JΓΌrgen Klopp's side forward in recent weeks without quibble and an ability to smatter stardust was never more timely than here" Read @_pauljoyce's report β¬οΈ https://t.co/RkUXaQ8IIw
Liverpool have gone two points clear at the top of the Premier League after a hard-fought win at Anfield π Find out how they did it... π
Anxiety of title race shredded by sheer class of Alexis Mac Allister. Midfielder produces moment of magic to send Liverpool back to top of Premier League. https://t.co/UWtFenO5BB
Alexis Mac Allister is the first Liverpool midfielder to score or assist a goal in six consecutive appearances in all competitions since Steven Gerrard in January 2013. #LFC #LIVSHU
FT Liverpool 3-1 Sheffield United. Bit of tension in that second half after Bladesβ equaliser. Mac Allister goal both scorching and a relief. Huge noise. Liverpool back top. On it goes. https://t.co/F0fuXu8aE2
Strong finish sees Liverpool return to the top of the Premier League https://t.co/QJ3FqkOG0t
Liverpool 3-1 Sheff Utd: Reds survive scare against bottom-dwellers before Mac Allister stunner keeps title bid on track https://t.co/Awc4GFyx7D
Alexis Mac Allister blasts away Liverpool nerves to take Reds back to top of the Premier League - 5 talking points | @Mark_Jones86 https://t.co/iXYn4JpF8g https://t.co/ev6K7X8L3V
π΄π£ Mac Allister, making the difference as he scored or assisted a goal in eight of his last nine starts! β¦what a signing. π¦π· https://t.co/YdjkXXRRSg
Sheffield United gave them a scare, but Liverpool move two points ahead of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League. #LIVSHU https://t.co/SMaOTDkQ3M
βΉοΈ Full-time at Anfield π΄ #LFC 3-1 #SUFC βοΈ π΄β½οΈ @Darwinn99 17' βοΈβ½οΈ Conor Bradley (og) 58' π΄β½οΈ @alemacallister 76' π΄β½οΈ Cody Gakpo 90' β2β£ The Reds go back to the top of the #PL table and lead #AFC by two points #β£ #LIVSHU #PL #TotalSport
FT: #LFC 3 Sheff United 1: Liverpool restore their 2pt lead at the top of the PL table. It all got nervy after Bradley's OG cancelled out Nunez's opener, but this team just don't panic. A stunner from Mac Allister followed by Gakpo's header as they got the job done. Eight to go.
Cody Gakpo seals the win for Liverpool with a fine header! The Reds are heading back to the top of the Premier League! π https://t.co/ccjZfTUkTG
85' - So close! Mac Allister's free-kick hits the crossbar. [2-1] #LIVSHU
Mac Allister's FK hits the underside of the bar. So close to another stunner
Step up, Alexis MacAllister. Just when Liverpool need a goal - the World Cup winner rifles an unstoppable strike into the top corner. #LIVSHU π₯ @footballontnt https://t.co/eDErbGQrje
Mac Allister take a bow π±
"The keeper's got no chance" π¬ Alexis Mac Allister RESTORES Liverpool's lead π https://t.co/SjQ1ODpIfa
What a goooaaalllllll by Mac Allister. Liverpool 2-1 Southampton.
https://t.co/mPRDjys9yJ WHAT A GOALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!! MAC ALLISTERRRRRRRRR πππππ
Mac Allister technique wow!
Mac Allister! What a goal! #LIVSHU
MAC ALLISTER WHAT A STRIKE. π https://t.co/Cu57ZWXoY6
What a hit that is - Mac Allister nails it into the top corner from the edge of the box.
76' - YES MACCAAAA!!!!! Mac Allister hammers the ball into the top corner from the edge of the box! [2-1] #LIVSHU https://t.co/WCqKw6T7YF
Mac Allister is unbelievable. What a player.
GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAC ALLISTER 2-1. STUNNER
58' - Goal. Sheffield United equalise. [1-1] #LIVESHU
Half-time: @LFC 1-0 @SheffieldUnited β±οΈ Darwin Nunez's goal has given the home side the advantage at Anfield π« #LIVSHU https://t.co/we9yqCv2Lm
Ivo Grbic will not want to see that again. The Sheffield United goalkeeper smashed it straight into Darwin Nunez to gift Liverpool the lead at the break. #LIVSHU https://t.co/PX8dyJulZd
HT: #LFC 1 Sheff Utd 0: Nunez's goal from Grbic's blunder the difference at Anfield. The hosts dominant after McAtee failed to convert glorious early chance for the Blades. Liverpool frustrated in their attempts to add to their lead - Mac Allister, Szoboszlai & Diaz going close.
Sheffield United could have gone ahead inside the first 90 seconds...but instead, it's Liverpool in front after Ivo Grbic's error allowed Darwin Nunez to open the scoring! https://t.co/3kwEK7JUc3
Liverpool lead at Anfield! π΄ Darwin Nunez pressures Ivo Grbic and is able to deflect the goalkeeper's clearance into the back of the net π€ #LIVSHU https://t.co/qcY0c9Qcku
What a gift for Darwin Nunez. π³ A blunder by Sheffield United keeper Ivo Grbic ends with Liverpool taking a 1-0 lead at Anfield! πΊ @peacock | #LIVSHU https://t.co/K4FwHGR6JF
Farcical scenes at Anfield as Sheff Utd goalkeeper Ivo Grbic kicks the ball straight at Darwin Nunez and it bounces in! https://t.co/wHv32AOItH
17' - Darwin closes down the Sheffield United goalkeeper and blocks his clearance, which deflects into the goal! [1-0] #LIVSHU https://t.co/l5psPOsIvQ
π¨ Liverpool 1-0 Sheffield NUNEZ WITH A GIFT! β½οΈ π» Commentary - https://t.co/VJgUHnqdM1 #LIVSHU
Liverpool would go back top of the Premier League table tonight with a win over Sheffield United. Here's how to watch the Anfield clash live β¬οΈ #LIVSHU https://t.co/hLgV20J69T