Overview
- Sunderland led through Chemsdine Talbi’s 67th‑minute deflected strike before Florian Wirtz’s shot went in off Nordi Mukiele for an 81st‑minute equaliser at Anfield.
- Liverpool have just four wins from their last 14 matches in all competitions and are winless in three straight home games.
- Arne Slot acknowledged that opponents now believe they can get results at Anfield, reflecting a broader loss of aura during the club’s autumn slump.
- Mohamed Salah started on the bench for a second successive league match and was introduced at halftime without notable impact.
- Record signings Alexander Isak and Wirtz remain under scrutiny for inconsistent returns, while Federico Chiesa’s stoppage‑time goal-line clearance prevented a Sunderland winner as criticism of Slot’s selections and approach grew.