Chris Wilder, the manager of Sheffield United, expressed his support for Liverpool’s title ambitions following his team’s 3-1 defeat at Anfield. Despite a strong performance from Sheffield United, they were ultimately beaten by Liverpool, who now lead the Premier League standings.
Conor Bradley’s own goal had briefly levelled the score after Darwin Nunez’s initial strike, giving Sheffield United hope for a draw. However, Liverpool secured the win with a goal from Alexis Mac Allister and a late goal from Cody Gakpo.
This victory placed Liverpool two points ahead of Arsenal and three in front of Manchester City with only eight matches left to play. Unfortunately, Sheffield United is trailing ten points behind safety and appears destined for relegation.
After the match, Wilder reflected on the challenges his team faced at Anfield, acknowledging the difficulty of playing in front of a large crowd and the gulf between the two clubs. He also highlighted the impact of Liverpool’s fitness levels and their ability to find late goals.
Despite the disappointment, Wilder praised his team’s effort, acknowledging the physical gap between where they are and where they need to be. Despite the looming threat of relegation, Wilder remains defiant and optimistic about his team’s performance.
He mentioned how Liverpool has previously dismantled teams and emphasized the physical challenges his team has faced throughout the season.