Klopp's men will try to begin 2020 on a high note when they clash one of the most surprising teams in England this season.

What is Liverpool and Sheffield United's form ahead of this match?

Liverpool gets to this game still unbeaten after nineteen EPL games, with only one draw during that run. The Reds have won their last six EPL games, keeping four straight clean sheets. Considering all comps, Klopp's men have only lost once in their last six games, but that game was played by a squad full of youngsters while the first team was playing the FIFA Club World Cup.

Leicester has won three out of their last five games, but they have not been able to claim three points in their most recent two matches. The Blades' last match ended in defeat against Manchester City (2-0), which ended a two-game winning streak away from home for them.

What is Liverpool and Sheffield United's position in the English Premier League?

Liverpool makes it to this game as the best team in the Premier League, with 55 points won out of 57 they have played for, and with one game in hand. Liverpool has the best defensive unit in the Premier League, having only conceded 14 goals in 19 games. To top it all, Liverpool has found the back of the net 47 times. As of now, Senegalese ace Sadio Mané tops the team's goalscoring chart with ten goals to his name.

Sheffield United entetrs this clash in eighth place of the league, having won seven of their 20 games this season, with only five losses during the year. Surprisingly, Chris Wilder's men have only conceded 19 goals this campaign, which sees them as the second best defense in the EPL, behind Liverpool and even with Leicester City. Lys Mousset, with five goals, is the team's top scorer.

Liverpool vs Sheffield United - Who's in and who's out?

Liverpool - Injured: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Nathaniel Clyne, Joel Matip, Fabinho, Dejan Lovren, Xherdan Shaqiri. Doubtful: Rhian Brewster.

Sheffield United - Doubtful: Simon Moore, John Lundstram.

Liverpool vs Sheffield United - Head-to-head stats

  • The last Premier League game between these teams ended in a 1-0 away win for Liverpool.

  • Liverpool has won 17 consecutive games when playing as hosts.

  • In fact, Liverpool is currently on a 50-game streak without a loss at Anfield.

  • The Reds have won three out of their last five games against Sheffield.

  • Sheffield's last win against Liverpool took place back in 2003, when the Blades defeated Liverpool 2-1 in a League Cup clash.

  • Liverpool has kept a clean sheet the last three times they have beaten Sheffield.

Broadcast info: Liverpool vs Sheffield United

In the U.K: BT Sport 1, BT Sport Ultimate, BT Sport Live.

In the U.S.: UNIVERSO NOW, NBCSN, NBC Sports App, SiriusXM FC, NBCSports.com, UNIVERSO, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo.

In Canada: DAZN.

In Australia: Optus Sport.

In France: RMC Sport en direct, Canal+ Sport, RMC Sport 1.

In Germany: Sky Go, Sky Sport 1 HD.

In Spain: DAZN.

In Egypt: beIN Sports HD 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

In Senegal: Canal+ Sport 2 Afrique, SuperSport Maximo, SuperSport 3 Africa, DStv Now.

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Liverpool 2 - 0 Sheffield United

January 2, 2020 3:00pmAnfield (Liverpool)

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