Story bySunderland boss admits he was ‘surprised’ by Liverpool’s tacticsAnfield IndexThu, December 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM UTC·2 min readSunderland resilience shines in Anfield stalemateLiverpool’s search for rhythm under Arne Slot took another unexpected turn in a 1-1 draw with Sunderland that left both sides feeling they had missed a moment. The contest carried a sharp edge throughout, shaped by the visitors’ fearless approach and Liverpool’s inability to stitch together long passages of control. It became an evening where frustration mingled with relief, and where Sunderland’s confidence grew with every passing minute. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLiverpool struggle to rise after Talbi openerChemsdine Talbi’s crisp finish on 67 minutes tilted the night towards a familiar narrative for the home crowd.