Sunderland looked the more dangerous side early asGiorgi Mamardashvili claimed an early cross. After the Reds settled into the game, however, they began to dominate. Boss Andoni Iraola used a 4-2-3-1 formation to high press the Black Cats. That paid off in a goal as Harvey Elliott found Kieran Morrison for a finish in the bottom corner for a 1-0 lead in the 13th minute.
Sunderland pulled level on a wonder strike from well outside the box by Enzo Le Fée in the 28th minute just before the half-hour mark, and that was the score at the half.
Score: 1-1
- Possession: LIV 56 Sun 44
- Shots: 5-1
- Key Battle: Harvey Elliott vs. Alan Browne
LFC Globe Verdict
The early impressions of the Reds have been mixed. They look good going forward but have not closed down Sunderland chances well. An injury to Joe Gomez is also concerning; we will see what the second half holds.