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Chris Wilder lavishes praise on ‘Premier League winners’ Liverpool
Saido Mane scores Liverpool's second against Sheffield United

SHEFFIELD UNITED manager Chris Wilder believes Liverpool’s ability to perform the basics better than anyone else, plus their work-rate and physicality, will carry them to their first title in the Premier League era.

Wilder was speaking after seeing his team dominated by Jurgen Klopp’s side at Anfield on Thursday night.

Pound for pound, United have been one of the best in the league this season, and tactically they are among the most impressive in the English leagues, but they were played off the park by the league leaders.

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