Liverpool vs Sheffield United: Premier League stat pack

Liverpool are set to host Sheffield United in a Premier League clash on Thursday evening as they look to regain ground on Arsenal.

The Gunners went top of the table on Wednesday after beating Luton Town 2-0 but the Reds should regain top spot with a win over a Blades side who have won just three games all campaign. Back Liverpool to beat Sheffield United and over 3 match goals at 4/7 with bet365.

Liverpool vs Sheffield United key stats

Here are all the key stats you need to know ahead of Liverpool’s meeting with Sheffield United:

• Liverpool have lost just one of their 39 Premier League home games against newly promoted sides, going down 1-0 to Fulham in March 2021. Since that defeat, the Reds have won their past eight by an aggregate score of 28-5.
• Sheffield United have conceded a league-high 77 Premier League goals this season, which is already their most in a top-flight campaign since 1975-76, when they let in 82 goals in 42 games and finished bottom of the table.
• The Reds have not lost any of their past 13 Premier League evening kick-offs, since a 2-1 home loss to Leeds United in October 2022. The Reds have won their past eight such games, scoring 26 goals.
• The Blades have had a two-goal lead in their past two league games but failed to win either (2-2 v Bournemouth, 3-3 v Fulham).
• Mohamed Salah has not scored or assisted a goal in his three Premier League appearances against promoted sides this season. He has never gone four games without a goal involvement in the competition.