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