Sunderland head to Manchester City tomorrow buoyed by another outstanding midweek display when they were left slightly disappointed to only take a point from Anfield.
The Black Cats were brilliant against Liverpool and one point could so easily have been three had Wilson Isidor scored his one-on-one deep in stoppage time.
But Regis Le Bris said after the game that the overriding emotion in the Sunderland dressing room was pride, and the Black Cats then swiftly turned their attention to tomorrow's game at Manchester City. Sunderland have based themselves in the North West to aid recovery rather than travelling to and from both games.
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And after tomorrow's encounter against Pep Guardiola's side, it's all eyes on next week's Wear-Tyne derby.
"We've got another two big games coming up but we are ready to fight until the end," said Le Fee.
"I think we've built a family here which is why we've been able to win the points we have.
"We manage games differently because we are learning with each of these games. We've got more control of the ball than at the beginning of the season, but we are staying stronger behind it.
"But we need to improve again, even defensively. We conceded a goal \[at Liverpool\] and we know it could have been better. We learn every game and this is why we play football."
For all Sunderland have enjoyed an exceptional start to the season, Le Fee says the players know complacency in the Premier League will be instantly punished.
"I think we have to be proud of because we did well, we defended really well against a strong opponent," he said of the Liverpool draw.
"We know Liverpool at home is different, so I think we have to be proud and to try and improve again to win the next game.
"When you play against stronger teams, you have to be at 150% and I think everyone in the dressing room everyone understands that and that's why we've been able to get some results against strong teams."
Chemsdine Talbi's opener at Liverpool on Wednesday night was the winger's second goal of the season, and boss Le Bris thinks the 20-year-old deserves real credit for how quickly he's adapted to life in the Premier League.
"It's the case for him and many other players," said Sunderland's boss.
"They are discovering a new league, so it's our debut in this league. We need experiences and I think we are learning fast.
"It's a question of time and experiences. He played off the right, of the left, started and came off the bench sometimes as well. It's a long journey."