Liverpool failed to win once again in the Premier League as they were held by a brilliant Sunderland 1-1 at Anfield .

Arne Slot’s side were second-best throughout on Merseyside as Chemsdine Talbi struck in the second half to put the visitors ahead deservedly via a deflection.

Florian Wirtz thought he had his first goal for his new club after he slalomed through a sea of bodies and hit the back of the net, but the replay showed that his effort was flying off-target until Nordi Mukiele diverted past his own goalkeeper.

Regis Le Bris’ Black Cats set out their stall early in the opening exchanges, in a structured 4-4-2 shape out of possession, but they were not afraid to break forwards at pace on the counter, knowing full well that their hosts were vulnerable and lacking confidence

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