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

Dive into Coral’s 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 was goalless, with both sides creating chances but failing to break the deadlock, as Liverpool came into this off the back of a mixed run including a win over West Ham but losses to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Sunderland, who had been in decent form with a recent win over Bournemouth and draws against Arsenal and Everton, looked solid defensively early on.

Things heated up in the second half when Sunderland took the lead through Chemsdine Talbi in the 67th minute, but Liverpool fought back and equalised via an own goal from Nordi Mukiele in the 81st minute. Substitutions played a role, with Mohamed Salah coming on at half-time for Liverpool to add spark, while Sunderland’s changes helped them hold firm until the late leveller. This result keeps both teams in the mix in the table, reflecting their up-and-down recent forms without either pulling away decisively.

Liverpool dominated possession with over two-thirds of the ball, which showed in their higher number of corners, suggesting they controlled much of the play and pushed forward often. However, Sunderland edged them on successful dribbles, hinting at their threat on the counter and ability to beat defenders one-on-one, which likely contributed to their goal. Both sides picked up one yellow card each, keeping things fairly disciplined without any reds or second yellows leading to dismissals, and there were no penalties or injury-time goals to swing the match late on.

Liverpool used all five substitutions, including Mohamed Salah replacing Cody Gakpo at the break, Curtis Jones coming on for Joe Gomez in the 65th, Hugo Ekitiké for Alexis Mac Allister in the 74th, and a double change in the 86th with Milos Kerkez for Andrew Robertson and Federico Chiesa for Alexander Isak. Sunderland made three changes, with Wilson Isidor replacing Brian Brobbey in the 62nd, Lutsharel Geertruida for Enzo Le Fée in the 79th, and Luke O’Nien for Chemsdine Talbi in stoppage time, while they recorded one assist compared to Liverpool’s none, underlining a key moment of creativity.

The game’s turning point came in the 67th minute when Sunderland’s Chemsdine Talbi scored, assisted by Enzo Le Fée, giving the visitors a deserved lead after soaking up pressure. Liverpool responded late with an own goal from Nordi Mukiele in the 81st minute to level things up, which shifted the momentum back to the hosts. Yellow cards were shown to Liverpool’s Joe Gomez in the 55th and Sunderland’s Enzo Le Fée in the 54th, adding some tension without derailing either side.

Impact substitutions included Mohamed Salah coming on for Cody Gakpo at half-time to boost Liverpool’s attack, and later Curtis Jones replacing Joe Gomez in the 65th, while Sunderland brought on Wilson Isidor for Brian Brobbey in the 62nd to freshen their forward line. A late double switch for Liverpool in the 86th saw Milos Kerkez replace Andrew Robertson and Federico Chiesa come on for Alexander Isak, as they chased the equaliser that eventually came.

Liverpool lined up in a 4-2-3-1 shape, with strong partnerships in midfield where Alexis Mac Allister featured before being replaced by Hugo Ekitiké, and up front Alexander Isak led the line until Federico Chiesa came on late. Defensively, Andrew Robertson and Joe Gomez were key on the flanks, with Gomez picking up a yellow card before Curtis Jones took his place, while Mohamed Salah’s introduction from the bench added width and threat in attack.

Sunderland set up in a 4-4-2 formation, relying on midfield creativity from Enzo Le Fée, who assisted Chemsdine Talbi’s goal before being substituted by Lutsharel Geertruida, and forward presence from Brian Brobbey until Wilson Isidor replaced him. Nordi Mukiele was involved defensively but unfortunately scored an own goal, while Luke O’Nien came on late for Talbi to help shore things up at the back.

Coral’s Man of the Match was Florian Wirtz, who moved the ball well and controlled the tempo in midfield. His three key passes showed his influence in unlocking the play and keeping his side ticking in a tight contest.

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 patchy run that includes a win over West Ham but back-to-back losses to Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. They’ll look to bounce back and chase a European spot when they face Leeds United, who are currently 17th on 14 points and fighting relegation, on 6 December 2025 at 17:30. With their recent form showing they can grind out results, this could be a chance for Liverpool to build momentum against a struggling side.

Sunderland have just earned a 1-1 draw away at Liverpool, keeping them in sixth place on 23 points following a solid spell with a win over Bournemouth and draws against Arsenal and Everton. They face a tough test next against Manchester City, who sit second on 28 points and are pushing for the title, on 6 December 2025 at 15:00. This match will be key for Sunderland to hold their position in the top half, especially after showing they can compete with big teams on their travels.

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