Liverpool host Premier League newcomers Sunderland looking to build on their win away to West Ham. The Black Cats come to Anfield looking to continue their strong start after coming from behind to beat European chasing Bournemouth 3-2 at the Stadium of Light.
The 110 million pounds signing Florian Wirtz finds himself with the first key chance of the game after he played a give and go with midfielder Szoboszlai and finds his shot saved by Robin Roefs.
Sunderland fullback Trai Hume hits a rocket and smashes the bar as Alisson gets a vital hand preventing the championship play offs winners finding themselves 1-0 up, which wraps up an end to end first half.
Sunderland took a deserved lead in the 67th minute as Chemsdine Talbis 25-yard hit deflected off Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk and out of reach of goalkeeper Alisson Becker.
Liverpool was destined for another Anfield Loss until Florian Wirtz danced through the Sunderland defence beating desperate challenges before unleashing a shot which deflected off defender Nordi Mukiele to make it 1-1 in the 82nd minute.
Sunderland almost snatched victory in the 94th minute when substitute striker Wilson Isidor raced clear, but Liverpool winger Chiesa got back to clear his shot off the Line.
Sunderland fully deserved the point at Anfield as Liverpool drop points again at home with fans starting to address concern with Arne Slots Men. That’s now 4 wins in 12 for the Red Men in all competitions as Liverpool have one hand off the Premier League trophy. If there is disappointment, it is that Sunderland will feel they should have scored a dramatic winner deep into injury-time. Sunderland sit 6th and Liverpool now stand 8th.
