Darwin Nunez causes horror mistake on Sheffield United goalkeeper as Liverpool score vital goal in title race
Darwin Núñez gave Liverpool the lead against Sheffield United in a bizarre way, and Ivo Grbic will not want it back.
He Liverpool The forward waited for the Blades goalkeeper to take his goal kick, but jumped up when Grbic's shot took off from the ground.
Núñez was as stunned as everyone else on the ground when the ball bounced off him and ended up in Sheffield UnitedThe Reds' goal made it 1-0 up.
The Blades had been deep in the game heading into the 17th minute opener, and had two decent chances to take the lead before Grbic was left knocking the ball out of his goal.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder Understandably, he didn't seem impressed on the touchline either.
The unfortunate mistake marks the 78th goal conceded in the league this season.
The Blades are bottom of the Premier League and 10 points adrift of safety with just 15 points, and Grbic's bad luck sums up their difficult return to the top flight.
Liverpool, on the other hand, won't care how their first match came about.
Klopp's team managed a 3-1 victory, despite Conor Bradley scoring an unfortunate own goal and Mohamed Salah being substituted. shaking his head before his team retook the lead.
The Reds have returned to the top of the league after Arsenal He surpassed them on Wednesday after the Gunners' victory. 2-0 victory about Luton.
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They are now two points clear at the top of the Premier League.
city of manchester remains third after its 4-1 victory Aston Villaas Phil Foden stole the show and scored a hat trick.
