Liverpool will be hoping to boost their Premier League title charge as they host relegation battling Sheffield United on April 4.
Jurgen Klopp’s side picked up a 2-1 weekend home win over Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal moved the Reds back to the top of the table.
As the title race ramps up, Klopp will be pushing to maintain the momentum, as Sheffield United face the prospect of an immediate return to the EFL Championship.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
What time does Liverpool vs Sheffield United kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, UK and kicks off on Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Date | Kickoff time | |
USA | Thu, Apr. 4 | 2:30 p.m. ET |
Canada | Thu, Apr. 4 | 2:30 p.m. ET |
UK | Thu, Apr. 4 | 7:30 p.m. BST |
Australia | Fri, Apr. 5 | 5:30 a.m. AEDT |
India | Fri, Apr. 5 | 12:00 a.m. IST |
Liverpool vs Sheffield United live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
Region | TV | Streaming |
USA | — | Peacock |
Canada | — | |
UK | TNT Sports 2 | discovery+ |
Australia | — | Optus Sport |
India | — | JioTV, Hotstar |
USA: This game is available for live streaming on the Peacock Network.
Canada: Every Premier League game this season is live streaming exclusively via Fubo in Canada. New users can sign up to a FREE trial.
Australia: Fans in Australia can stream every match live and on demand on Optus Sport.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via TNT Sports with streaming options on discovery+.
Liverpool vs Sheffield United lineups, team news
Klopp’s injury list is slowly improving ahead of the campaign run-in with Andrew Robertson and Curtis Jones both back in contention to start.
Diogo Jota is expected to return for the weekend trip to Manchester United with Alisson Becker and Trent Alexander-Arnold both another week away from a comeback.
Liverpool predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Kelleher (GK) — Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson — Mac Allister, Endo, Jones — Salah, Nunez, Gakpo.
Liverpool subs (9): TBC
Sheffield United are still without a host of long-term injury absentees ahead of their trip to Anfield. Striker Cameron Archer could make a return as Chris Wilder looks to keep alive the Blades slim hopes of top-flight survival.
Sheffield United predicted XI (5-4-1 right to left): Grbic (GK) — Bogle, Holgate, Ahmedhodzic, Trusty, Robinson — McAtee, Souza, Hamer, Osborn — Brereton Diaz.
Sheffield United subs (9): TBC
Liverpool vs Sheffield United prediction
With Sheffield United sliding closer to relegation and Liverpool unbeaten at home in the Premier League in over 16 months, this should be routine for Klopp.
Liverpool have lost just once in the Premier League since the start of 2024 and they cannot afford to drop points as Man City and Arsenal keep up the title pressure.
Prediction: Liverpool 3-0 Sheffield United