
Sunderland AFC – Liverpool FC: 0–1
Liverpool edged past Sunderland with a narrow 1–0 victory, thanks to a bizarre own goal by Virgil van Dijk early in the second half. Mohamed Salah was involved in the key moment, delivering the cross that led to the mishap. Despite dominating possession and firing 22 shots, the Reds couldn't find the net themselves. Sunderland showed moments of promise through Nilson Angulo, but Liverpool’s defense held firm. A gritty contest at the Stadium of Light ends in favor of the visitors.
Key player: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC): Liverpool's talisman stepped up once again, delivering the game's only assist in a tightly contested 1-0 win over Sunderland. It was Salah’s dangerous ball into the box that forced Virgil van Dijk's own goal in the 61st minute, and that stroke of attacking pressure proved decisive. Beyond the assist, Salah's continuous involvement through corners and build-up play kept Sunderland's defense under stress throughout the match.
Liverpool secures three points in a hard-fought battle, showing resilience and sharpness in key moments.