SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Pulled off a wonderful instinctive save to deny Salah from close range. Enjoyed a solid game throughout. AP
Wes Foderingham 7/10
SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Pulled off a wonderful instinctive save to deny Salah from close range. Enjoyed a solid game throughout. AP
SHEFFIELD UNITED RATINGS: Pulled off a wonderful instinctive save to deny Salah from close range. Enjoyed a solid game throughout. AP
Positionally smart against Liverpool’s dangerous attack, although he was partly to blame for Virgil van Dijk’s opener. AP
Anel Ahmedhodzic 6/10
Positionally smart against Liverpool’s dangerous attack, although he was partly to blame for Virgil van Dijk’s opener. AP
Positionally smart against Liverpool’s dangerous attack, although he was partly to blame for Virgil van Dijk’s opener. AP
United’s best defender, while also offering an attacking threat with his throw-ins at the other end. The ex-Liverpool man certainly made life difficult for his former club. AP
Jack Robinson 7/10
United’s best defender, while also offering an attacking threat with his throw-ins at the other end. The ex-Liverpool man certainly made life difficult for his former club. AP
United’s best defender, while also offering an attacking threat with his throw-ins at the other end. The ex-Liverpool man certainly made life difficult for his former club. AP
Kept Mohamed Salah very quiet, denying the Egyptian time and space on the ball. So much so, that Salah was subbed off on the hour mark. PA
Auston Trusty 7/10
Kept Mohamed Salah very quiet, denying the Egyptian time and space on the ball. So much so, that Salah was subbed off on the hour mark. PA
Kept Mohamed Salah very quiet, denying the Egyptian time and space on the ball. So much so, that Salah was subbed off on the hour mark. PA
Provided great energy down the right-hand side for the hosts, although his end product was somewhat lacking for the most part. Reuters
Jayden Bogle 6/10
Provided great energy down the right-hand side for the hosts, although his end product was somewhat lacking for the most part. Reuters
Provided great energy down the right-hand side for the hosts, although his end product was somewhat lacking for the most part. Reuters
Worked hard for the cause in the middle of the park, denying the opponents time and space on the ball. His influence did begin to wane as the game wore on. PA
Gustavo Hamer 6/10
Worked hard for the cause in the middle of the park, denying the opponents time and space on the ball. His influence did begin to wane as the game wore on. PA
Worked hard for the cause in the middle of the park, denying the opponents time and space on the ball. His influence did begin to wane as the game wore on. PA
Was fortunate to avoid a yellow card early on after a stamp on Alexis Mac Allister. The Brazilian grew into the game, shielding the United backline very well in the second half. Getty
Vinicius Souza 7/10
Was fortunate to avoid a yellow card early on after a stamp on Alexis Mac Allister. The Brazilian grew into the game, shielding the United backline very well in the second half. Getty
Was fortunate to avoid a yellow card early on after a stamp on Alexis Mac Allister. The Brazilian grew into the game, shielding the United backline very well in the second half. Getty
The Englishman was handed a surprise start, and he certainly repaid Chris Wilder’s faith. His quick feet and directness helped get his side into dangerous positions on several occasions. Getty
Andre Brooks 7/10
The Englishman was handed a surprise start, and he certainly repaid Chris Wilder’s faith. His quick feet and directness helped get his side into dangerous positions on several occasions. Getty
The Englishman was handed a surprise start, and he certainly repaid Chris Wilder’s faith. His quick feet and directness helped get his side into dangerous positions on several occasions. Getty
The Manchester City loanee enjoyed an excellent first half, almost scoring inside the first 20 minutes. A lack of end product was all that was missing from his game. Getty
James McAtee 7/10
The Manchester City loanee enjoyed an excellent first half, almost scoring inside the first 20 minutes. A lack of end product was all that was missing from his game. Getty
The Manchester City loanee enjoyed an excellent first half, almost scoring inside the first 20 minutes. A lack of end product was all that was missing from his game. Getty
Was sharp in spells, but similar to McAtee, the forward struggled to capitalise on promising opportunities in the final third. His work-rate throughout cannot be questioned, however. Reuters
Cameron Archer 6/10
Was sharp in spells, but similar to McAtee, the forward struggled to capitalise on promising opportunities in the final third. His work-rate throughout cannot be questioned, however. Reuters
Was sharp in spells, but similar to McAtee, the forward struggled to capitalise on promising opportunities in the final third. His work-rate throughout cannot be questioned, however. Reuters
The Dane was slightly isolated as the lone striker, as he spent much of the game chasing shadows. AP
William Osula 6/10
The Dane was slightly isolated as the lone striker, as he spent much of the game chasing shadows. AP
The Dane was slightly isolated as the lone striker, as he spent much of the game chasing shadows. AP
SUBSTITUTES: The veteran struggled to get into the game after coming on for the impressive Brooks. AP
John Fleck 6/10
SUBSTITUTES: The veteran struggled to get into the game after coming on for the impressive Brooks. AP
SUBSTITUTES: The veteran struggled to get into the game after coming on for the impressive Brooks. AP
Spearheaded the United attack in the final 25 minutes, although his impact was generally limited by the presence of Van Dijk. AP
Benie Traore 6/10
Spearheaded the United attack in the final 25 minutes, although his impact was generally limited by the presence of Van Dijk. AP
Spearheaded the United attack in the final 25 minutes, although his impact was generally limited by the presence of Van Dijk. AP
Made some nice tackles in the closing moments after coming on for Souza. Getty
Oliver Norwood N/A
Made some nice tackles in the closing moments after coming on for Souza. Getty
Made some nice tackles in the closing moments after coming on for Souza. Getty
Replaced Auston Trusty in the 88th minute. Getty
Max Lowe N/A
Replaced Auston Trusty in the 88th minute. Getty
Replaced Auston Trusty in the 88th minute. Getty
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Made a handful of tidy saves, but the most pleasing aspect of his game – after a tough outing against Fulham – was his command of his area. Getty
Caoimhin Kelleher 7/10
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Made a handful of tidy saves, but the most pleasing aspect of his game – after a tough outing against Fulham – was his command of his area. Getty
LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Made a handful of tidy saves, but the most pleasing aspect of his game – after a tough outing against Fulham – was his command of his area. Getty
The England man was once again Liverpool’s conductor, best exemplified by his corner kick assist for Virgil van Dijk’s opening goal. It may not have been a perfect game defensively, but with the ball at his feet there are few better in the Premier League right now. Getty
Trent Alexander-Arnold 8/10
The England man was once again Liverpool’s conductor, best exemplified by his corner kick assist for Virgil van Dijk’s opening goal. It may not have been a perfect game defensively, but with the ball at his feet there are few better in the Premier League right now. Getty
The England man was once again Liverpool’s conductor, best exemplified by his corner kick assist for Virgil van Dijk’s opening goal. It may not have been a perfect game defensively, but with the ball
A fairly poor game from the centre-back, who looked shaky in possession, and gave away too many needless fouls. One to forget for the Frenchman. AP
Ibrahima Konate 5/10
A fairly poor game from the centre-back, who looked shaky in possession, and gave away too many needless fouls. One to forget for the Frenchman. AP
A fairly poor game from the centre-back, who looked shaky in possession, and gave away too many needless fouls. One to forget for the Frenchman. AP
Liverpool’s best player, having scored at one end and bailed his teammates out of trouble on numerous occasions at the other. Very much back to his dominant best. AP
Virgil van Dijk 8/10
Liverpool’s best player, having scored at one end and bailed his teammates out of trouble on numerous occasions at the other. Very much back to his dominant best. AP
Liverpool’s best player, having scored at one end and bailed his teammates out of trouble on numerous occasions at the other. Very much back to his dominant best. AP
Started superbly for Liverpool, with his tenacity and pressing setting the tempo in the middle of the park. However, a rash tackle late in the first half, which earned him a yellow card, led to him having a quieter game in the second period. AP
Wataru Endo 6/10
Started superbly for Liverpool, with his tenacity and pressing setting the tempo in the middle of the park. However, a rash tackle late in the first half, which earned him a yellow card, led to him having a quieter game in the second period. AP
Started superbly for Liverpool, with his tenacity and pressing setting the tempo in the middle of the park. However, a rash tackle late in the first half, which earned him a yellow card, led to him ha
The Argentine had to be replaced due to injury on the hour mark, but prior to that he was very lively. His intricate link-up play was delightful to watch at times. AP
Alexis Mac Allister 7/10
The Argentine had to be replaced due to injury on the hour mark, but prior to that he was very lively. His intricate link-up play was delightful to watch at times. AP
The Argentine had to be replaced due to injury on the hour mark, but prior to that he was very lively. His intricate link-up play was delightful to watch at times. AP
Was solid, if unspectacular for much of the game – that was until the final few minutes. Having been played through on goal, the Hungarian beautifully guided the ball past Fodringham to hand the visitors all three points. PA
Dominik Szoboszlai 7/10
Was solid, if unspectacular for much of the game – that was until the final few minutes. Having been played through on goal, the Hungarian beautifully guided the ball past Fodringham to hand the visitors all three points. PA
Was solid, if unspectacular for much of the game – that was until the final few minutes. Having been played through on goal, the Hungarian beautifully guided the ball past Fodringham to hand the visit
It’s not often you see the Egyptian get subbed at the hour mark, but a very sub-par performance from him left Jurgen Klopp with little choice. From his shooting to his first touch, everything was just a little bit off. Reuters
Mohamed Salah 5/10
It’s not often you see the Egyptian get subbed at the hour mark, but a very sub-par performance from him left Jurgen Klopp with little choice. From his shooting to his first touch, everything was just a little bit off. Reuters
It’s not often you see the Egyptian get subbed at the hour mark, but a very sub-par performance from him left Jurgen Klopp with little choice. From his shooting to his first touch, everything was just
Was a peripheral figure for the most part, although his clever movement and pressing was very valuable to his side. AP
Cody Gakpo 6/10
Was a peripheral figure for the most part, although his clever movement and pressing was very valuable to his side. AP
Was a peripheral figure for the most part, although his clever movement and pressing was very valuable to his side. AP
Lacked composure at times, having gotten into some good positions. The Colombian was also subbed off in the second half. Reuters
Luis Diaz 6/10
Lacked composure at times, having gotten into some good positions. The Colombian was also subbed off in the second half. Reuters
Lacked composure at times, having gotten into some good positions. The Colombian was also subbed off in the second half. Reuters
SUBSTITUTES: Replaced Mac Allister on the hour mark and didn’t look at all out of place. The academy graduate was always looking to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
Curtis Jones 7/10
SUBSTITUTES: Replaced Mac Allister on the hour mark and didn’t look at all out of place. The academy graduate was always looking to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
SUBSTITUTES: Replaced Mac Allister on the hour mark and didn’t look at all out of place. The academy graduate was always looking to make things happen in the final third. Reuters
Retained the ball well in the second half as the away side attempted to maintain some control in the midfield. Getty
Harvey Elliott 6/10
Retained the ball well in the second half as the away side attempted to maintain some control in the midfield. Getty
Retained the ball well in the second half as the away side attempted to maintain some control in the midfield. Getty
A typically chaotic cameo from the 24-year-old. After missing a one-v-one chance, he then brilliantly won the ball back with a well-timed tackle and laid the ball on a plate for Szoboszlai to rattle home Liverpool’s second. Job done. Getty
Darwin Nunez 7/10
A typically chaotic cameo from the 24-year-old. After missing a one-v-one chance, he then brilliantly won the ball back with a well-timed tackle and laid the ball on a plate for Szoboszlai to rattle home Liverpool’s second. Job done. Getty
A typically chaotic cameo from the 24-year-old. After missing a one-v-one chance, he then brilliantly won the ball back with a well-timed tackle and laid the ball on a plate for Szoboszlai to rattle h
Replaced his Dutch teammate Cody Gakpo with five minutes left. EPA
Ryan Gravenberch N/A
Replaced his Dutch teammate Cody Gakpo with five minutes left. EPA
Replaced his Dutch teammate Cody Gakpo with five minutes left. EPA

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Sheffield United v Liverpool player ratings: McAtee 7, Archer 6; Van Dijk 8, Salah 5

Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai at Bramall Lane moved Liverpool within two points of Premier League leaders Arsenal

Tom Fenton

December 07, 2023

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Jurgen Klopp blasted an "ignorant" television presenter for making a joke about Liverpool's next game after Wednesday's 2-0 win at Sheffield United being on a Saturday lunchtime.

Klopp was furious when Amazon Prime Video presenter Marcus Buckland mentioned to the Liverpool boss that his team were next in action against Crystal Palace in the early Premier League kick off on Saturday.

Goals from Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai at Bramall Lane moved Liverpool within two points of leaders Arsenal.

But Klopp's mood soured when Buckland joked about Liverpool being back in action in the manager's "favourite kick-off time" against Crystal Palace for the 12.30 GMT kick-off (4.30pm UAE).

Klopp has previously complained about Liverpool playing early on Saturdays after Wednesday evening fixtures.

Interrupting Buckland, he said: "That's really brave to make a joke about that.

"We go home, I don't know exactly what time we will get home, we will arrive, maybe 1am or 2am tonight and then play again. We have two sessions.

"It is fine to recover and then we go again. Crystal Palace play tonight as well so it is really fine.

"I realise you don't understand it as well and you work in football so why should I explain it again. If you make a joke out of that you are ignorant."

When Buckland said he was not meaning to be disrespectful, Klopp added: "You were already.

"All good, you can say what you want, I cannot say what I want because that would be really different."

Klopp also confirmed that Cameroon defender Joel Matip has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after suffering an injury in Sunday's win over Fulham.

To check out player ratings from Wednesday's match, scroll through the picture gallery at the top of the page.

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