Some positive turns at Anfield might well have arrived just in the nick of time but need to make sure it was not a one-off when Sunderland arrive
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Liverpool have had a dire second season under Arne Slot(Image: Getty Images)
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Whether Liverpool’s recent win over West Ham marks a true turning point or just a brief respite will be tested on Wednesday, as they host high-flying Sunderland in the Premier League. The Reds ended a three-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory at the London Stadium, while Sunderland pulled off a dramatic 3-2 comeback against Bournemouth, overturning a two-goal deficit at the Stadium of Light.
Liverpool’s win was aided by a controversial red card for Lucas Paqueta, but Arne Slot’s bold team selection paid off, with Alexander Isak scoring his first Premier League goal for the club and Cody Gakpo sealing the result late on. Notably, Mohamed Salah remained on the bench throughout, sparking speculation about his future, though Slot insists the Egyptian still has a role to play.
Now eighth in the table, Liverpool are just three points behind third-placed Chelsea and four off Manchester City in second. They have also won their last 12 Premier League matches against newly-promoted sides at Anfield, though Sunderland have proven to be no ordinary newcomers this season.
Regis Le Bris’s Sunderland made club history last weekend, coming from 2-0 down to win a Premier League match for the first time in 188 attempts. Goals from Enzo Le Fee, Bertrand Traore, and super sub Brian Brobbey completed their remarkable turnaround, snapping a three-game winless run and keeping them in sixth place—above Manchester United, Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle, and level on points with Brighton.
Liverpool vs Sunderland Prediction
Liverpool to win and both teams to score - 7/4 (Betfred)
Alexander Isak to score anytime - 10/11 (Betfred)
Over 2.5 goals - 8/15 (Betfred)
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