2-2
Result: Defoe brace denies Liverpool
Liverpool miss the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to three points courtesy of a 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Reaction
Jurgen Klopp plays down Daniel Sturridge ankle injury
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp plays down the ankle injury sustained by Daniel Sturridge during his side's 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.21:10
Jermain Defoe hails "brilliant" Sunderland spirit
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe hails his side's spirit after they came from behind twice to hold Liverpool to a 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.17:37
David Moyes: 'Sunderland deserved Liverpool draw'
Sunderland manager David Moyes claims that his side deserved their 2-2 draw with title-chasing Liverpool at the Stadium of Light.17:30
Jurgen Klopp: 'I cannot explain Liverpool draw'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he cannot explain his side's performance during their 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.17:21
The Match
Match Report
Liverpool miss the chance to close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea to three points courtesy of a 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Live Commentary
Relive the 2-2 draw between Sunderland and Liverpool as two Jermain Defoe penalties prevent Liverpool from closing the gap on Chelsea to three points.
Team News
Daniel Sturridge returns for Liverpool's trip to Sunderland.
Head to Head
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Form Guide
Build-up
Adnan Januzaj: "I didn't come here to get relegated"
Sunderland winger Adnan Januzaj insists that his side can avoid relegation from the top flight this season.13:52
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp: 'Quick turnaround in fixtures must not be an excuse'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that the lack of rest between matches in this festive period will not be used as an excuse if the team under-perform at Sunderland.11:15