Laura Woods made a joke about how she appeared “absolutely dejected” when Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister scored an impressive goal, helping his team win against Sheffield United and maintain their lead in the Premier League title race. As an Arsenal fan, Woods was presenting live coverage of the match for TNT Sports. Mac Allister’s 76th-minute goal put Liverpool back in the lead after Sheffield United had scored a shocking equalizer. With Cody Gakpo adding a third goal, Liverpool secured the win, moving to the top of the Premier League, two points ahead of Arsenal and three points ahead of Manchester City.
During the live coverage, as Liverpool celebrated Mac Allister’s goal, Woods, positioned behind the Liverpool substitutes, humorously admitted to struggling to conceal her disappointment over the turn of events. She joked about her expression, saying: “I look absolutely dejected! I’m not – it was a really brilliant night here at Anfield.” The victory for Liverpool means that Arsenal still has a considerable amount of work to do if they want to win their first league title in 20 years.
Mac Allister, who has scored several long-range goals this season, including one against Fulham, was asked which goal he thought was better after the game. His response emphasized the importance of both goals in helping the team win. Fellow goalscorer Gakpo acknowledged the pressure both teams put on Liverpool but highlighted their ability to stay calm and secure the victory. Following their win, Liverpool is set to face Manchester United, seeking revenge for their previous FA Cup defeat.
A win would solidify their position at the top of the title race.