Liverpool vs Sheffield Utd live stream: How to watch Premier League game online. Premier League title favourites Liverpool host the rock bottom Sheffield United tonight looking to maintain momentum in the title race.
A game that matters at both ends of the table
Here’s what you need to know:
What: English Premier League
Who: Liverpool vs Sheffield United
When: Thursday, Apr. 4, 2024
Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
Where: Anfield
TV: USA Network
A come from behind victory over Brighton followed by Manchester Citys draw with Arsenal saw the Reds move two points clear at the top of the table with nine matches to go.
However, they welcome the Blades to town tonight having slipped to second after the Gunners 2 0 win over Luton on Wednesday, with City beating Aston Villa 4 1 to keep pace in the race.
Jurgen Klopp will know that any slip up, especially against the relegation favourites, is likely to prove key in a fierce three way battle for the title.
It looks like an easy task for Liverpool against a Blades team who have not kept a clean sheet in four months, and with Sunday's visit to Old Trafford to face Manchester United to come.
The reason for Sheffield Utds perilous position is fairly straightforward. They have conceded more goals than anyone in the EPL, by quite some margin. Liverpool, meanwhile, are the divisions second top scorers. In another ominous sign for The Blades, Mo Salah was amongst the scorers on Sunday and had several other attempts at goal.
Jurgen Klopp will still not be able to call on the services of Allison Becker between the sticks but fullback Andy Robertson may be able to return. Chris Wilder is having to contend with several long term injuries.
Sheffield United are still without a host of long term injury absentees ahead of their trip to Anfield. Striker Cameron Archer could make a return as Chris Wilder looks to keep alive the Blades slim hopes of top flight survival.
Liverpool benefitted heavily from Manchester City and Arsenal's toothless draw at the Etihad as the home side look to continue their winning momentum and hand Jurgen Klopp a fairytale farewell with the ultimate piece of silverware.
Sheffield United are closing in on dropping down from England's top flight and despite three successive stalemates, the visitors will have a daunting task against Klopp's Reds.
The Reds have some massive names missing out from their roster, including Brazilian shot stopper Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander Arnold knee, Thiago Alcantara muscle, Stefan Bajcetic calf, Ben Doak knee, Joel Matip knee and Diogo Jota knee.
Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch would be pushing for a return to the eleven alongside forwards Harvey Elliot and Cody Gakpo after being handed a substitute appearance last time out.
Liverpool predicted XI: Kelleher; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Gomez; Szoboszlai, Endo, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
The injury absentees for the Blades include Chris Basham ankle, Rhian Brewster hamstring, Tom Davies hamstring, George Baldock calf, Daniel Jebbison illness as they join John Egan ankle, Max Lowe ankle, Cameron Archer calf, and Rhys Norrington Davies hamstring in the treatment room.
Former Everton defender Mason Holgate will shoulder the defensive responsibility alongside former Reds graduate Jack Robinson as the duo prepares to visit Merseyside once again.
Vinicius Souza will be vying to return to the visitor's engine room despite hobbling off the pitch due to cramps against Fulham.
Sheffield United predicted XI: Grbic; Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson; Bogle, Souza, Norwood, Hamer, Osborn; Brereton Diaz, McBurnie
Liverpool, who have already won the Carabao Cup this season, are hoping to end the campaign in style before Klopp leaves in the summer. They're in the hunt for their second Premier League title, as well as hoping to go all the way in the Europa League.
Since then, they have fallen to second courtesy of Arsenal s success against Luton. While the game represents a huge opportunity for Liverpool, the Blades head to Merseyside in desperate need of points.
Sheffield United sit bottom of the table and ten points adrift of safety. They look destined for an instant return to the Championship but could put down a marker with a memorable win at Anfield.