Looking to avoid consecutive home defeats in front of their Anfield fans for the first time since 2012, Liverpool began strongly, with shots on target from Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz saved by Robin Roefs.
Cody Gakpo also played a key role, but momentum shifted towards Sunderlandaround the 30-minute mark after Trai Humelaunched a powerful shot that was tipped onto the crossbar by Alisson.
The visitors kept pressing until just before halftime, whenAlexis Mac Allister almost scored by heading Joe Gomez’s cross against the post.
This marked the first time since February 2023 that Liverpool failed to score in the first half of four consecutive Premier League games, prompting Arne Slot to bring on Mohamed Salah at halftime.
Liverpool then enjoyed another bright period, but Sunderland remained a significant threat, with Omar Alderete just missing the near post with a header.
The intensity of Sunderland’s pressing became increasingly problematic as the half progressed, culminating in their stunning opener with just over 20 minutes remaining.
Chemsdine Talbi capitalized on a misplaced pass from Virgil van Dijk, unleashing a fierce shot that deflected off the Liverpool captain and found the far corner beyond Alisson’s reach.
Sunderland defended superbly afterward, but they couldn’t maintain their lead as Liverpool equalized in the 81st minute.
Curtis Jones passed to Wirtz, who weaved his way into the box and fired a shot that seemed off target until it took a heavy deflection off Mukiele.
Slot’s team pushed forward seeking a winner, but that approach nearly backfired when Wilson Isidor broke away on the counterattack, only for Federico Chiesa to recover and block the shot on the line, resulting in a shared point.
Sunderland will feel disappointed not to have secured all three points and their first win at Anfield since 1983 after a confident performance, while Liverpool still face significant challenges behind the scenes.
Flashscore Man of the Match: Omar Alderete (Sunderland)
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