EPL Liverpool Defeats Sheffield 2-0... Sets 1-Year Unbeaten Record

Liverpool players celebrating their 2-0 victory against Sheffield / Photo by Liverpool Official Twitter Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Sung-yeol] Liverpool defeated Sheffield 2-0, setting a remarkable record of remaining unbeaten in the EPL for one year.

On the 3rd (Korean time) at 5 a.m., Liverpool won 2-0 against Sheffield in the 20th round home match of the 2019-20 English Premier League (EPL) held at Anfield in Liverpool, UK.

With this, Liverpool remains unbeaten in 20 matches (19 wins, 1 draw), recording 58 points and maintaining an overwhelming lead in the league. They continue to keep the gap with Leicester City, who are in second place with 45 points.

At the same time, Liverpool set a record of being unbeaten in the EPL for one year. Since losing 1-2 to Manchester City on January 4 last year, Liverpool has gone 37 matches without defeat, with 32 wins and 5 draws.

Liverpool took the lead early in the match. In the 3rd minute of the first half, Robertson received a long cross from Van Dijk, broke through the left flank, and passed to Salah in front of the goal. Salah, moving in with a defender, connected Robertson’s pass directly into a goal.

Leading ahead, Liverpool created several scoring chances afterward but could not break through Sheffield’s defense and ended the first half.

In the 18th minute of the second half, Mane, breaking through the left flank, exchanged one-on-one passes with Salah in the center, completely bypassing Sheffield’s defense and attempted a shot. Mane did not miss the ball that bounced off the goalkeeper and focused to score a goal.

Leading 2-0, Liverpool secured their victory by substituting Mane and Robertson with O’Ney and Lallana.

With no significant achievements from either team afterward, the match ended with Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Sheffield.

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