Sheffield United vs Liverpool: Wijnaldum's stunning volley powers Reds to 1-0 win

- Sheffield United vs Liverpool Premier League clash ended in favour of the Reds

- Wijnaldum scored the only goal that handed his side the win in the 70th minute

- Jurgen Klopp's men battle Red Bull Salzburg in their Champions League clash next week

Georginio Wijnaldum's stunning 70th minute volley was all Liverpool needed to beat stubborn Sheffield United Bramall Lane in early Premier League kick off.

The Reds struggled all through the game despite fielding the trio of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane in the attack.

It would be recalled that these stars were not fielded when they defeated MK Dons 2-0 in the midweek EFL Cup third round clash.

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However, the slim victory has helped the Merseyside outfit open an eight points gap over Manchester City, who will play later this afternoon.

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The Reds could have doubled their lead 12 minutes before the final whistle was sounded but Salah wasted a one-on-one chance.

Dean Henderson ensured he stopped that chance from crossing his goal line after gifting the visitors the only goal that handed them the victory through his very poor save.

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Sheffield on the other hand made efforts in restoring parity for his side but they were highly wasteful in front of goal which they eventually paid for at the end of the match.

Meanwhile, next up for Jurgen Klopp's men is their Champions League second group game at Anfield against FC Red Bull Salzburg.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Premier League table toppers Liverpool could be kicked out of the Carabao Cup after fielding an ineligible player in the 2-0 win against MK Dons.

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SunSport quoting The Athletic reports that Jurgen Klopp’s team may have fielded a player who did not comply with the competition’s registration criteria.

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