Liverpool recorded a superb 3-1 win in opposition to Sheffield United to regain the lead within the English Premier League 2023-24 on Thursday. Each Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis additionally recorded simple wins of their respective video games to maintain strain on the Reds within the three-way title race.
Late targets from Alexis Mac Allister and Caody Gapko ensured three factors for Jurgen Klopp’s facet at Anfield. Striker Darwin Nunez’s early aim gave Liverpool a lead within the first half however the Blades saved the sport open with out conceding extra targets within the first hour.
Conor Bradley’s personal aim levelled the rating as Liverpool struggled within the ultimate third in the course of the second half. However in-form Mac Allister’s wondergoal from outdoors the field within the 75′ minute after which a thumping header from substitute Coady Gapko proved sufficient for the hosts to seal three massive factors.
Liverpool turned the primary staff to breach a 70-point mark this season and are actually tipped favourites to take care of a lead within the remaining eight video games this season. Klopp’s males are actually two factors forward of second-placed Gunners who beat Luton City by 2-0 at house and three factors forward of defending champions who recorded a powerful 4-1 away win over Aston Villa.
In the meantime, Chelsea pulled off a sensational 4-3 win in opposition to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge to leap to the tenth spot within the factors desk. In-form Cole Palmer recorded a superb hat-trick, together with two extra-time successful targets after the Blues misplaced a 2-0 lead from the primary half.
Manchester United stay within the sixth place however are 11 factors behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with a sport in hand. Erik ten Hag’s males subsequent face Liverpool within the largest English rivalry at Previous Trafford on Sunday whereas Chelsea will tackle Sheffield United in an away fixture.
