Liverpool End 4 Defeats In A Row After Beating The Main Key Sheffield

Curtis Jones celebrates his goal against Sheffield United (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Liverpool finally tasted victory again after defeating the caretaker of Sheffield United 2-0 in Week 26 of the Premier League at Bramall Lane Stadium, Sheffield, Sunday local time.

A Curtis Jones goal and a Kean Bryan own goal helped Liverpool get back on track after suffering four defeats in a row.

"I’d like to take this time to say that this goal is for Ali’s dad, actually. May he rest in peace and if Ali sees this, this is for you, bro." @curtisjr_10 ❤️

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2021

Despite winning, Liverpool did not move from sixth position in the standings, but a collection of 43 points means they are now only two points from the top four.

Meanwhile, Sheffield (11) who are 15 points adrift of the safety zone needs a miracle if they want to avoid relegation.

The streak of poor results affected Liverpool's game, especially throughout the first half when they wasted at least two golden opportunities to open up the lead.

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍, @curtisjr_10 👌 pic.twitter.com/5xdkzwCsCv

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2021

In the 10th minute, Roberto Firmino stands free to chase a wild ball from an aerial duel between Sadio Mane and Phil Jagielka, but the Brazilian forward fails to beat goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale when it is one-on-one.

Then in the 32nd minute, Curtis Jones failed to control Trent Alexander-Arnold's mature cross properly so that the shooting space was closed by Ramsdale.

Four minutes later, the ball lodged into Liverpool's goal, which was escorted by Adrian San Miguel, because the main goalkeeper Alisson Becker was given time after his father died this midweek, due to an own goal from Ozan Kabak.

However, the linesman had already raised the flag for offside to Oliver McBurnie, who was competing quickly after John Lundstram's bait ball, so the goal was invalid.

Ramsdale made another save in the 39th minute to keep out Georginio Wijnaldum's shot and the throwing ball failed to be fully utilized by Firmino.

Three minutes into the second half, Liverpool broke the deadlock with a goal from Jones who netted the ball into the far post after receiving Alexander-Arnold's lure which was cheated back by Firmino.

A goal and a brilliant performance 👏@curtisjr_10 is your #SHULIV Man of the Match 🙌🔴 pic.twitter.com/uqblxopyhx

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2021

VAR briefly reviewed the scoring process over allegations the ball left the field before being kicked by Alexander-Arnold, but replays showed the Liverpool academy dropout defender touched the ball before crossing the line.

In the 54th minute, Sadio Mane tucks the ball into the Sheffield net comfortably but is already caught offside when Andy Robertson sends in the through ball.

Liverpool doubled their lead in the 64th minute with a shot by Firmino who slipped alone into the box after playing a one-two with Mane.

Unfortunately for Firmino, the goal was considered an own goal by Bryan because his shot first hit the leg of the Sheffield center-back.

Mohamed Salah had the chance to increase Liverpool's lead in the 80th minute, but his shot after receiving Robertson's pulling pass in the far post area was thin to the side of the goal.

GET IN, REDS ✊🔴#SHULIV

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) February 28, 2021

Liverpool next will host Chelsea at Anfield in an attempt to put an end to their bad home trend this Thursday, a day after Sheffield takes on Aston Villa at Bramall Lane.