Mac Allister's 'wonder goal' fires Liverpool back to the top

Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister celebrates after scoring a goal during the Premier League against Sheffield United at Anfield on 4 April 2024. (Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Alexis Mac Allister fired Liverpool back to the top of the Premier League as the Argentine's "wonder goal" inspired a tense 3-1 win against lowly Sheffield United on Thursday.

Jurgen Klopp's side were growing anxious after Darwin Nunez's early opener was cancelled out by Conor Bradley's own goal in the second half.

But Mac Allister eased the nerves around Anfield with a brilliant finish from the edge of the area and Cody Gakpo sealed the points in the closing moments.

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