Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Ladbrokes’ post-match review of Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland in the Premier League on Wednesday, 03 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Liverpool and Sunderland played out a 1-1 draw at Anfield. The first half ended goalless, with both sides probing but failing to break the deadlock, as Liverpool’s recent mixed form—including a win over West Ham but losses to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City—saw them dominate possession without converting. Sunderland, coming off a win against Bournemouth and draws with Arsenal and Everton, held firm defensively before the break.

The visitors took the lead in the 67th minute when Chemsdine Talbi scored, assisted by Enzo Le Fée, capitalising on a counter-attack. Liverpool pushed back and equalised in the 81st minute through Nordi Mukiele’s own goal, which came under pressure. Substitutions played a role, with Mohamed Salah coming on at half-time for Cody Gakpo to boost Liverpool’s attack, while Sunderland’s changes helped them see out the draw despite Liverpool’s late pressure.

Liverpool controlled the game with 68% possession compared to Sunderland’s 32%, which allowed them more opportunities to build attacks, reflected in their seven corners against Sunderland’s three. However, Sunderland proved more effective in individual battles, completing 33 successful dribbles to Liverpool’s 27, suggesting they were dangerous on the break despite less of the ball. Both teams picked up one yellow card each, with no red cards or penalties taken, and no goals in injury time, while Liverpool used all five substitutions—including Mohamed Salah replacing Cody Gakpo at 46’, Curtis Jones for Joe Gomez at 65’, Hugo Ekitiké for Alexis Mac Allister at 74’, and double changes at 86’ with Milos Kerkez for Andrew Robertson and Federico Chiesa for Alexander Isak—compared to Sunderland’s three, such as Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey at 62’, and they recorded the game’s only assist.

The match turned in the 67th minute when Sunderland’s Chemsdine Talbi scored the opener, assisted by Enzo Le Fée, following a swift counter after Liverpool’s possession dominance. Liverpool levelled in the 81st minute via an own goal from Nordi Mukiele, which shifted momentum back to the hosts. Key substitutions included Mohamed Salah replacing Cody Gakpo at half-time to inject pace into Liverpool’s attack, while yellow cards went to Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fée in the 54th minute and Liverpool’s Joe Gomez a minute later, adding tension without leading to further dismissals.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Alexis Mac Allister pulling strings in midfield before being replaced by Hugo Ekitiké, and Andrew Robertson providing width on the left until Milos Kerkez came on late. Joe Gomez anchored the defence but picked up a yellow card and made way for Curtis Jones, while Alexander Isak led the line until Federico Chiesa substituted in. Mohamed Salah, who replaced Cody Gakpo at half-time, added threat in attack alongside Florian Wirtz’s creative contributions.

Sunderland set up in a 4-4-2 shape, with Enzo Le Fée key in midfield, providing the assist for Chemsdine Talbi’s goal before being substituted by Lutsharel Geertruida. Brian Brobbey started up front but was replaced by Wilson Isidor, while Talbi, who scored the opener, came off late for Luke O’Nien. Nordi Mukiele’s unfortunate own goal highlighted defensive partnerships under pressure.

Florian Wirtz is Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match after a standout performance where he contributed one goal and three key passes, consistently driving his team’s efforts forward and making a real difference in the midfield battles.

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Sunderland (H)
• Win: 2-0 vs West Ham United (A)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Nottingham Forest (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Aston Villa (H)

Recent Premier League matches:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Liverpool (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs AFC Bournemouth (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Fulham (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Arsenal (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Everton (H)

Liverpool have just drawn 1-1 at home to Sunderland, leaving them in eighth place on 22 points after a run that includes a win over West Ham but back-to-back losses to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. They next face Leeds United on 2025-12-06 at 17:30, with the opposition sitting 17th on 14 points, offering a chance to build momentum and push for European spots against a side battling relegation.

Sunderland have just drawn 1-1 away to Liverpool, keeping them in sixth place on 23 points following a win over Bournemouth and draws with Arsenal and Everton. They next host Manchester City on 2025-12-06 at 15:00, with the opposition in second on 28 points, making it a tough test where a positive result could solidify their top-half position against title challengers.

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