LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 03: Liverpool manager Arne Slot looks on during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Sunderland at Anfield on December 03, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images) (Image: Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images)

Liverpool's first draw of the Premier League season was served up on Wednesday night as they were held 1-1 by a high-flying Sunderland side who remain above them in the table. After Chemsdine Talbi had fired past Alisson Becker via a Virgil van Dijk deflection, it was Florian Wirtz's effort, given officially as an own goal from Nordi Mukiele, who dragged the champions back level.

The ECHO, as ever, was on hand to provide its usual mix of big-game verdict , player ratings and post-match analysis.

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