Liverpool profited from a goalkeeping error to earn their 16th consecutive Premier League win, beating Sheffield United 1-0.
Georginio Wijnaldum’s 70th-minute shot from the edge of the area squirmed through Blades goalkeeper Dean Henderson’s arms and trickled over the line.
The hosts had defended superbly and Liverpool failed to have a shot on target in the first half, with Sadio Mane lifting a chance over the bar and later hitting a post.
United nearly led shortly before the goal, with Adrian tipping away Oliver Norwood’s shot and Andrew Robertson blocking John Fleck’s attempt.
Henderson partially redeemed his error with a save from Mohamed Salah.
Liverpool moved on to 21 points, eight ahead of Manchester City, with Sheffield United dropping to 12th on eight points.
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