Liverpool needed a late own goal from Nordi Mukiele to rescue a point after Sunderland threatened to pile even more pressure on Arne Slot at Anfield
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk following Liverpool's Premier League draw with Sunderland
Liverpool lost more ground on some of the top teams after only managing a draw against Sunderland
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An own goal from Nordi Mukiele nine minutes from time rescued Liverpool a point against Sunderland. The Reds brought an end to their poor run of form against West Ham United on Sunday.
Despite the 2-0 victory over the Hammers at the London Stadium, it was another night to forget for Arne Slot’s side against the Black Cats. Regis Le Bris' side took a deserved lead after 67 minutes when Chemsdine Talbi's 25-yard shot deflected in off Virgil van Dijk.
But Liverpool, to their credit, rallied from the setback and rescued a point when Florian Wirtz's shot deflected in off Mukiele with nine minutes of normal time remaining. And below is a look at Liverpool’s next five fixtures in the Premier League compared to their rivals as they look to move back into contention for the European places after a very challenging spell.
Brighton (H) - Saturday, December 13
Tottenham (A) - Saturday, December 20
Wolves (H) - Saturday, December 27
Leeds United (H) - Thursday, December 1
Either side of Christmas, Liverpool take on Tottenham and Wolves, with both teams struggling significantly for results on their own patch and away from home, respectively. Slot will no doubt hope his side can make the most of the way the fixture list has fallen for them and start to climb back up the table.
Everton (H) - Saturday, December 13
Newcastle (A) - Saturday, December 20
Aston Villa (H) - Saturday, December 27
Bournemouth (H) - Tuesday, December 30
Games against Everton and Newcastle United before Christmas are also expected to be tough tests. While a trip to Villa Park after Christmas will be tricky. With Chelsea dropping further behind Arsenal in the race for the title on, they can ill afford any more slip-ups.
Chelsea players look dejected after Leeds United make it 2-0 at Elland Road
Chelsea players look dejected after Leeds United make it 2-0 at Elland Road
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Sunderland (H) - Saturday, December 6
Crystal Palace (A) - Sunday, December 14
West Ham (H) - Saturday, December 20
Nottingham Forest (A) - Saturday, December 27
Sunderland (A) - Thursday, January 1
West Ham United (H) - Thursday, December 4
Wolves (A) - Monday, December 8
Bournemouth (H) - Monday, December 15
Aston Villa (A) - Sunday, December 21
Newcastle United (H) - Friday, December 26
The next five game weeks could prove to be pivotal for all these clubs - some of whom will still have one eye on getting involved in the title race.
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