Cody Gakpo was a key player for Liverpool, but Sunderland started to gain momentum around the 30-minute mark with a powerful strike from Trai Hume that hit the crossbar.

The visitors continued to press for a goal, and Liverpool struggled to find the back of the net, failing to score in the first half of four consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since February 2023.

Manager Arne Slot made a tactical change by introducing Mohamed Salah at halftime, but Liverpool's bright spell was short-lived.

Sunderland's pressing play became increasingly troublesome, and they took the lead with just over 20 minutes remaining when Chemsdine Talbi scored a powerful goal after intercepting a stray pass from Virgil van Dijk.

Sunderland defended well, but Liverpool equalized in the 81st minute thanks to a deflected shot from Ryan Wirtz, which found the net after hitting Nordi Mukiele.

The match ended with both teams pushing for a winner, but the points were shared in a 1-1 draw.

Wilson Isidor's counter-attack was nearly successful, but Federico Chiesa blocked the shot on the line, ensuring the match ended in a stalemate.