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#3 Relegation looms large for Sheffield United
After an impressive debut campaign last year, where they finished ninth and only missed out on the Europa League by two points to Arsenal, Sheffield United have been horrendous this term.
Chris Wilder’s men have picked up just 11 points from 24 games and are rooted rock-bottom in the Premier League table.
They have struggled to impress at both ends of the pitch, and while they have scored the least goals so far (15), they have shipped 43 goals already.
Sheffield United are 15 points adrift of safety, as Newcastle are ranked 17th with 26 points from 26 games.
This was their 21st loss in the Premier League and their fourth defeat on the trot since a 2-1 defeat over fellow strugglers West Bromwich Albion.
#2 Liverpool return to winning ways
Liverpool ended a dry spell which began at the turn of February as they fell to four straight defeats between February 3rd and February 20th.
The dire run which included a shock 1-0 defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion and a comprehensive 4-1 humbling to league leaders Manchester City saw Liverpool drop out of the title race.
Desperate for a first taste of victory in February, Jurgen Klopp named a relatively inexperienced side as Ozan Kabak and Nathaniel Phillips was the pairing at the center of defense.
Sheffield proved stubborn and resilient, but a goal from Curtis Jones and an own goal from Kean Bryan handed Jurgen Klopp’s men a 2-0 win.
With Manchester City now cruising to a third league title in four years, Liverpool will be aiming to build on this win and make a push for the UEFA Champions League spots.
#1 Liverpool frontmen struggling to score
It is well known that Liverpool are going through a defensive crisis this season.
However, their multiple injuries are not Liverpool's only problem this season, as the absence of key defensive players does not explain their inability to score goals.
The front three of Sadio Mane, Firmino and Mohamed Salah have scored a combined six league goals since the turn of the year.
Their slump in form might be due to individual fatigue, having played at their very peak for the past two years.
It could also be due to tactical inconsistencies or even just questionable decision-making on the part of the players.
Whatever the reason, though, it is certain Jurgen Klopp's men will be back to their usual dominant and explosive best as the side possesses too much quality to die out so soon.
