Liverpool Beat Wilder’s Sheffield United 2-0 To Close Gap On Arsenal

Liverpool beat Premier League basement club Sheffield United 2-0 on Wednesday to move just two points behind leaders Arsenal.

Virgil van Dijk scored the opening goal at Bramall Lane, turning home a Trent Alexander-Arnold corner in the 37th minute from near the penalty spot.

Liverpool dominated possession but were made to sweat by Sheffield United until midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai made the points safe in time added on.

The victory takes Jurgen Klopp’s team to 34 points — just two behind Arsenal, who beat Luton 4-3 on Tuesday.

It was a miserable first game back in charge for manager Chris Wilder, who returned to the club on Tuesday following Paul Heckingbottom’s dismissal — the first sacking of the season.