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Diogo Jota (left) scored, Roberto Firmino (right) cheered enthusiastically

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It's best at home: after just one point from the last two away games, Liverpool have won again.

Coach Jürgen Klopp's team won 2-1 (1-1) against Sheffield United at Anfield Road.

Sander Berge put the guests in the lead with a penalty kick (10th minute).

Roberto Firmino (41st) and Diogo Jota (65th) turned the game.

Most recently, Liverpool had played 2-2 at Everton and surprisingly lost 7-2 at Aston Villa.

Liverpool have now expanded their streak of unbeaten home games in the Premier League to 62 games.

Liverpool's last defeat at Anfield was in April 2017 against Crystal Palace.

The reigning English champions are now level on points with leaders Everton second in the Premier League.

Sheffield's defense was actually out to stop quick attacks by Liverpool FC.

But shortly after kick-off it went wrong.

Sadio Mané put the ball past goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale to Mohamed Salah.

But before he could insert, defender John Egan blocked the ball (2nd).

From then on, the guests stood deeper and more concentrated.

Shortly after the opening goal, Sheffield came in front of the Liverpool goal.

Fabinho brought Oliver McBurnie down right on the edge of the box and referee Mike Dean gave a penalty after consulting the video assistant.

Sander Berge converted against goalkeeper Alisson Becker, who had returned after an injury, to make it 1-0 (13th).

Liverpool can't do anything with possession at first

Liverpool initially found no remedy against the concentrated defending guests.

Ben Osborn even had a chance to make it 2-0 for the underdog with a volley, but Alisson parried (24th).

Liverpool had significantly more possession, but could not do anything with it for a long time.

Shortly before the break they equalized.

Mané headed the ball on goal after a Jordan Henderson cross.

Goalkeeper Ramsdale fended off the ball forward and the approaching Firmino pushed in to make it 1: 1 (41st).

Sheffield was not discouraged by the goal, remained disciplined in defense, but also looked for his chances via quick attacks.

Liverpool mostly kept the ball and then took the lead.

First Salah cheered, but his goal was not recognized due to an offside position (63.).

Shortly afterwards, Mané crossed into the penalty area and Diogo Jota hit his head to make it 2-1 (65th).

Sheffield came into the penalty area of ​​the hosts more often, but great opportunities did not arise.

In the final phase Salah had the chance to make a preliminary decision, but only hit the post from a few meters (81st).

In the end, the 2-1 was enough for the first league win since the end of September.

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