Liverpool took a quick lead against Sheffield United after a blunder by keeper Ivo Grbic.
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- Grbic clearance hits Nunez
- Ball roles into the Sheffield goal
- Liverpool stand atop the Premier League
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WHAT HAPPENED?
In the 17th minute of the clash at Anfield, Grbic tried to clear the ball in his own box, however, his clearance hit a charging Darwin Nunez's back and bounced back into Sheffield's net to give the Reds the lead.
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
With the goal, the Uruguayan striker has now reached a total of 30 goal contributions this season for Liverpool in all competitions. In the context of the title race, as it stands, Liverpool stand atop the Premier League table two points over Arsenal and three points over Manchester City.
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WHAT NEXT FOR NUNEZ?
Nunez has become an important part of the club for Jurgen Klopp who has deployed him as one of the major goal threats up front with the injury to Mohamed Salah having ruled him out for the last couple months.