Liverpool and Sunderland will lock horns for the first time in almost nine years when they battle at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
The two sides played out an enthralling 2–2 draw at the Stadium of Light all the way back in January 2017—their most recent clash in any competition—with Jermain Defoe scoring twice to upset a back four made up of Nathaniel Clyne, Dejan Lovren, Ragnar Klavan and James Milner. Much has changed since then.
Liverpool will be expecting all three points when the sides clash midweek, especially given they boast home advantage, but Sunderland currently lead the Reds by a point in the Premier League table. A dismal spell of form has seen Liverpool’s title defence falter emphatically and they had suffered three successive defeats by a three-goal margin before Sunday’s win over West Ham United.
Sunderland, who have already beaten Chelsea and drawn with Arsenal this term, will be eager to exploit Liverpool’s defensive frailties, but they must still be wary of the immense threat the Reds pose.
Here’s how to watch an intriguing battle on Merseyside.
