Liverpool v Sunderland live: Mohamed Salah set to return for Reds against Premier League high-flyers

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·3 December 2025

Liverpool v Sunderland live: Mohamed Salah set to return for Reds against Premier League high-flyers

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'He is a top professional' - Slot praises Salah's reaction to being dropped for West Ham

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Liverpool appeared more like their old selves as they beat West Ham 2-0 last weekend, but face a sterner test against Premier League high-flyers Sunderland tonight at a ground that has proven unexpectedly tricky for the Reds in recent weeks – Anfield.

Back-to-back home defeats to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League and PSV in the Champions League meant Liverpool endured a torrid week before heading to London Stadium, with pressure piling on manager Arne Slot.

But after the Dutchman made the big decision to drop Mohamed Salah against West Ham, £125m summer signing Alexander Isak scored his first top-flight goal for the club and they avoided a 10th defeat in 13 games.

But Regis Le Bris’ side will be more than up for a fight today; the Black Cats roared back to beat Bournemouth 3-2 last weekend and are sixth in the table, having swatted aside talk of relegation and made a push for Europe.