Liverpool spoiled Chris Wilder's Bramall Lane homecoming to remain hot on the heels of Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Wilder, who led Sheffield United to two promotions in a five-year reign before an unceremonious departure in 2021, received a raucous reaction from the Blades faithful on his return to the dugout.
However, Virgil van Dijk swept home a side-footed volley from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner to quell the vociferous home support
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk to BBC Match of the Day: "Three points, it's time to recover and be ready for Palace.
"Obviously you have to work for every game, especially against a team who changed manager. It was always going to a battle but we did well and deserved the three points."
On his goal: "When you get a free opportunity like that you have to finish it off. I'm glad that I did. It's an important goal especially when you try to beat a low block."
There was also an element of controversy about the Reds' second goal in stoppage time as Darwin Nunez's hefty challenge on Jayden Bogle was deemed fair
Liverpool, beaten just once in the league this season when their nine men lost in stoppage time at Tottenham
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