NEW: Liverpool breaks one of the biggest Premier League records in the win against Sheffield
In an authoritative display witnessed at Anfield, Liverpool demonstrated their superiority by establishing a remarkable new record in the Premier League for ball possession during their triumph against Sheffield United last evening. Throughout the entirety of the match, Liverpool effectively asserted their dominance over the game, resulting in an impressive ball possession percentage of 83.1%. This notable accomplishment now stands as the highest ever recorded by any team in a single Premier League fixture since Opta began tracking this statistic back in the 2003-04 season.
The Reds clinched a convincing 3-1 victory, with goals scored by Darwin Nunez, Alexis Mac Allister, and Cody Gakpo. This triumph not only reinforced Liverpool’s position at the top of the league standings but also boosted their total points to 70, further underscoring their credentials as formidable contenders for the league title.
As the highly anticipated derby clash against Manchester United looms at Old Trafford this approaching weekend, Liverpool’s commanding performance stands as a timely morale boost for Jurgen Klopp’s squad.
The groundbreaking achievement accomplished by Liverpool has surpassed the previous record set by Manchester City, who boasted a ball possession rate of 82.9% during their encounter against Swansea City in the 2017/18 season.
With this latest milestone, Liverpool now shares the spotlight with Manchester City at the forefront of the list of the top five highest ball possession records in Premier League history, highlighting their exceptional prowess on the field and reaffirming their esteemed status as one of the league’s most dominant and formidable forces.
