Liverpool vs Sheffield United 2-1 Highlights

“It was hard, as expected,” he tells Sky Sports. “Sheffield United are a good side, they worked hard and made it difficult.

They were in the game for long periods but we’re delighted that we kept going and got the three points in the end, which was important for us.

“They were brilliant. It’s always going to be difficult against McBurnie up top, who’s very good in the air.

I thought they worked the game out well, especially in the second half. We created some good chances and probably should have killed the game off with another goal or two.

Overall, we’ve got to be delighted with the three points.”

Have Liverpool answered a few questions from people critical of some recent results? “I’m not really interested in that, to be honest. I’m only interested in what I see in the dressing-room and I see hunger and desire every day to improve and win games.

We’ve shown resilience and character tonight, digging in when we’re not playing as well as we should be.”