Arne Slot’s Liverpool have no time to lick their wounds from a crushing Week 25 defeat as they head to Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Wednesday.
WATCH — Sunderland v Liverpool
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Sunderland vs Liverpool live updates - by Andy Edwards
Sunderland vs Liverpool live score: 0-0
Goalscorers: None
Sunderland starting XI
Teams TBA at 2:15 pm ET.
Liverpool starting XI
Teams TBA at 2:15 pm ET.
How to watch Sunderland vs Liverpool live, stream link and start time
Kick off time: 3:15pm ET Wednesday
Venue: Stadium of Light — Sunderland
TV Channel: Peacock
Streaming: Stream live on Peacock
The Reds threw away a late lead at home to heated rivals Manchester City on Sunday, losing ground in the top-five chase and losing Dominik Szoboszlai to a late red card. The loss leaves them four points back of fifth and five back of fourth with 13 matches left in the Premier League season.
Sunderland, meanwhile, continue a surprising promotion campaign which has them on 36 points, 13 points clear of the bottom three and a win behind Liverpool as an unlikely qualification for Europe is still on the cards. The Black Cats have a number of good results on their resume under Regis Le Bris including a 1-1 draw with the Reds at Anfield in early December. They’ve alternated wins with losses over the past five matches and are looking to rebound from a 3-0 loss at Arsenal with this tricky visit from Liverpool.
Sunderland team news, focus
OUT: Jocelin Ta Bi (ankle), Granit Xhaka (ankle) | QUESTIONABLE: Bertrand Traore (knee)
Liverpool team news, focus
OUT: Dominik Szoboszlai (suspension), Jeremie Frimpong (thigh), Conor Bradley (knee), Alexander Isak (broken leg - MORE), Giovanni Leoni (knee - MORE) | QUESTIONABLE: Joe Gomez (groin)
Sunderland vs Liverpool prediction
The Reds are heavy favorites and if they should have no problem collecting a win if they mimic their performance from the weekend against Man City. However, it’s on Slot and captain Virgil van Dijk to rally their men and also deal with a thoroughly ravaged back line. Sunderland 1-3 Liverpool.