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Liverpool Held by Sunderland as Slot Says Fear Factor Has Gone

The draw extends a run of four wins in 14 matches that heightens scrutiny of Arne Slot’s selections.

Overview

  • Chemsdine Talbi put the visitors ahead before Florian Wirtz’s shot deflected in off Nordi Mukiele for Liverpool’s equaliser.
  • Federico Chiesa preserved a point with a stoppage-time goal-line clearance after Wilson Isidor rounded Alisson.
  • Mohamed Salah started on the bench for a second successive league game and was introduced at half-time with little effect.
  • Arne Slot acknowledged a lack of cutting edge from open play and set pieces and said opponents now believe they can get results at Anfield.
  • £125m signing Alexander Isak struggled to influence play, while Cody Gakpo’s half-time withdrawal revived debate despite strong underlying productivity.