Liverpool went back to the top of the Premier League table on Thursday (Apr 4) as they defeated Sheffield United 3-1 at Anfield.
Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as the Argentine's wonder goal inspired a tense 3-1 win against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday (Apr 4).
Jurgen Klopp's side were growing anxious after Darwin Nunez's early opener was cancelled out by Conor Bradley's own goal in the second half. But Mac Allister eased the nerves around Anfield with a brilliant finish from the edge of the area and Cody Gakpo sealed the points in the closing moments.
On a potentially pivotal evening in the title race, Liverpool moved two points clear of second placed Arsenal with eight games left for each of the three teams involved in a gripping battle for supremacy.
Arsenal's 2-0 win against Luton had knocked Liverpool out of pole position on Wednesday, with third-placed Manchester City's 4-1 rout of Aston Villa keeping them in the hunt. But Liverpool, unbeaten in their last 28 home league matches, are now a step closer to being crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time and first since 2020.
Liverpool head to Manchester United in the league on Sunday for a crucial clash with their bitter rivals.
