Sheffield United vs Liverpool, 2019-20 English Premier League
· English Premier LeagueGoalkeeper error sees Liverpool extend winning PL run
Liverpool extended their Premier League winning run against Sheffield United thanks to a horrible goalkeeping error from Dean Henderson.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 3': Attempt saved. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 4': Foul by John Lundstram (Sheffield United).
- 4': Sadio Mané (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 12': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
- 16': Attempt blocked. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 16': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by John Lundstram.
- 17': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left following a corner.
- 21': Chris Basham (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Foul by Sadio Mané (Liverpool).
- 21': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 26': Attempt missed. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 28': Attempt blocked. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
- 31': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 31': Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 34': Attempt missed. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) right footed shot from the centre of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Virgil van Dijk with a through ball.
- 36': Attempt missed. Andrew Robertson (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 37': Attempt missed. Callum Robinson (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Enda Stevens with a cross.
- 38': Attempt missed. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right.
- 39': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 39': Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 43': Sadio Mané (Liverpool) hits the left post with a right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box. Assisted by Roberto Firmino following a fast break.
- 43': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by John Fleck.
- 44': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by John Fleck.
- 44': Offside, Liverpool. Jordan Henderson tries a through ball, but Virgil van Dijk is caught offside.
- 45': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Joel Matip.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Liverpool 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Sheffield United 0, Liverpool 0.
- 46': Attempt blocked. Fabinho (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 47': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Virgil van Dijk.
- 50': Foul by Roberto Firmino (Liverpool).
- 50': John Egan (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 52': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Jordan Henderson.
- 53': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from very close range is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Oliver Norwood with a cross following a corner.
- 58': Foul by John Egan (Sheffield United).
- 58': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 60': Attempt missed. Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Mohamed Salah from a direct free kick.
- 60': Substitution, Sheffield United. Lys Mousset replaces Callum Robinson.
- 61': Foul by Sadio Mané (Liverpool).
- 61': Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 63': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) is shown the yellow card.
- 64': Substitution, Liverpool. Divock Origi replaces Jordan Henderson.
- 64': Attempt saved. Oliver Norwood (Sheffield United) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 65': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Adrián.
- 67': Attempt blocked. John Fleck (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Enda Stevens.
- 67': Attempt blocked. John Lundstram (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 68': Foul by Lys Mousset (Sheffield United).
- 68': Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 70': Goal! Sheffield United 0, Liverpool 1. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box to the centre of the goal.
- 71': Foul by Enda Stevens (Sheffield United).
- 71': Roberto Firmino (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 72': Attempt saved. Sadio Mané (Liverpool) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Divock Origi with a cross.
- 72': Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 75': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Chris Basham.
- 77': Substitution, Sheffield United. Leon Clarke replaces Oliver Norwood.
- 78': Attempt saved. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.
- 78': Corner, Liverpool. Conceded by Dean Henderson.
- 79': Attempt missed. Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right following a corner.
- 79': Foul by Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool).
- 79': Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 81': Corner, Sheffield United. Conceded by Sadio Mané.
- 82': Attempt blocked. Jack O'Connell (Sheffield United) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by John Lundstram with a cross.
- 82': Fabinho (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 83': Adrián (Liverpool) is shown the yellow card.
- 85': Attempt missed. Leon Clarke (Sheffield United) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by John Fleck with a through ball.
- 87': Substitution, Liverpool. James Milner replaces Roberto Firmino.
- 88': Attempt missed. Divock Origi (Liverpool) right footed shot from the left side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Andrew Robertson.
- 90': Attempt blocked. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Fabinho.
- 90': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by George Baldock with a cross.
- 90'+1': Foul by George Baldock (Sheffield United).
- 90'+1': Sadio Mané (Liverpool) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Oliver McBurnie (Sheffield United) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by John Fleck with a cross.
- 90'+4': Substitution, Liverpool. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain replaces Sadio Mané.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Sheffield United 0, Liverpool 1.
- 0': Match ends, Sheffield United 0, Liverpool 1.
Statistics
 LIV |
SHU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fouls | 8 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 5 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 3 |
| 70.4 | Possession | 29.6 |
| 16 | SHOTS | 12 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 2 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 609 | Accurate Passes | 192 |
| 708 | Passes | 291 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 2 | Accurate Crosses | 7 |
| 23 | Crosses | 17 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 76 | Long Balls | 65 |
| 43 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.6 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 3 | Blocked Shots | 4 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 11 | Tackles | 11 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 6 | Interceptions | 12 |
| 25 | Effective Clearances | 29 |
| 25 | Clearances | 29 |
Game Information
Competition: English Premier League
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 31,774
Venue: Bramall Lane
Location: Sheffield, England
Attendance: 31,774
Premier League Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 36 | +42 | 79 |
| 2 | Manchester City | 36 | +43 | 77 |
| 3 | Manchester United | 37 | +16 | 68 |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 37 | +6 | 62 |
Line-Ups
Sheffield United (3-5-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dean Henderson (GK) |
| 12 | John Egan |
| 5 | Jack O'Connell  |
| 6 | Chris Basham |
| 4 | John Fleck |
| 7 | John Lundstram |
| 16 | Oliver Norwood |
| 3 | Enda Stevens |
| 2 | George Baldock |
| 9 | Oliver McBurnie |
| 11 | Callum Robinson |
Liverpool (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 13 | Adrián (GK) |
| 4 | Virgil van Dijk |
| 32 | Joël Matip |
| 26 | Andrew Robertson |
| 66 | Trent Alexander-Arnold |
| 3 | Fabinho |
| 5 | Georginio Wijnaldum |
| 14 | Jordan Henderson |
| 9 | Roberto Firmino |
| 10 | Sadio Mané |
| 11 | Mohamed Salah |
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