Premier League: Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Predicted line-up, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :April 2, 2024 at 12:52 PM

Modified at :April 2, 2024 at 12:53 PM

The Reds host The Blades in Gameweek 31

Liverpool continued their title charge after their late win against Brighton, which put them clear on top of the Premier League table. The Reds have been excellent in the league, with Mohammed Salah being in sparkling form. While the defence looks a little susceptible, Jurgen Klopp’s men are still motoring forward.

Meanwhile, Sheffield United have been exactly the opposite this season, with just 3 league wins all season, while conceding the most number of goals and scoring the fewest. Chris Wilder’s men seem to be destined for relegation, being 7 points behind 17th place Nottingham Forest.

Kick-Off:

Friday: 5th April 2024, 12 AM IST

Location: Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, UK

Form:

Liverpool(all-competitions): W-L-W-D-W

Sheffield United (all-competitions): D-D-L-L-L

Players to watch:

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool’s talisman this season, brilliantly leading an otherwise young Liverpool attack. The Egyptian has scored in each of his last 3 games, and would be relishing this encounter against the team which is dead last in the league.

Ben Brereton Diaz (Sheffield United)

Ben Brereton Diaz has been the shining light in an otherwise diabolical Sheffield United team, scoring 4 times and providing an assist in his 5 games since joining the club this winter transfer window. The Chilean would be crucial if Sheffield are to cause Liverpool any issues.

Match Facts:

Sheffield United have won just once at the Anfield.
Sheffield United have conceded at least 2 goals in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches.

Injury and team news:

The Reds have quite some players out injured. Defender Andrew Roberston. The injury list consists of Diogo Jota, Alexander-Arnold, Alisson, Thiago, Joel Matip and Stefan Bajcetic. However, there is some good news, as Curtis Jones has returned to full training after time on the sidelines.

Sheffield United also have considerable injury concerns. Cameron Archer is due to return soon, but won’t be making the squad against Liverpool. The likes of Chris Basham, John Egan, George Baldock and Rhian Brewster are also out.

Head-to-head:

Total matches – 141

Liverpool wins – 65

Sheffield United wins – 35

Draws – 41

Predicted lineup for Liverpool vs Sheffield United:

Liverpool predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Kelleher (GK), Bradley, Quansah, van Dijk, Gomez, Mac Allister, Endo, Szoboszalai, Salah, Nunez, Diaz

Sheffield United predicted lineup (4-5-1):

Grbic (GK), Bogle, Ahmedhodzic, Robinson, Trusty, McAtee, Norwood, Sousa, Davies, Hamer, Diaz

Match prediction:

Liverpool will be expected to take home a comprehensive victory here at home.

Prediction: Liverpool 3 -0 Sheffield United

Live telecast:

India- Star Sports and Hotstar

UK- Sky Sports

USA- NBC, Peacock

Nigeria- DStv

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