Liverpool disappointed at Anfield again on Wednesday, drawing Sunderland 1-1 in a game that saw their only goal come from a Black Cats own goal.

Liverpool have won their last 12 Premier League matches against newly promoted clubs, winning 26 of their last 28 at Anfield, including the last 12 in a row. Liverpool have lost just one of their last 25 midweek Premier League game. Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 EPL meetings with Sunderland.

This Premier League meeting between West Ham and Liverpool arrives at a moment when both clubs are moving through very different emotional landscapes. Liverpool, reigning champions less than six months ago,

Mohamed Salah cannot tackle Liverpool’s crisis “head on” because he is not the same type of “leader” as former captain Steven Gerrard, according to ex-Reds striker Emile Heskey. The Egypt star has received criticism for not speaking to the media during a difficult run of form which has seen Arne Slot's men win just one of their last five games in all competitions.

While Liverpool managed to salvage a point against Sunderland despite their lethargic performance in a 1-1 Premier League draw on Wednesday, the match felt like a setback after the champions' encouraging 2-0 victory over West Ham United last weekend.

Mohamed Salah is expected to play his 300th Premier League game for Liverpool – becoming the fifth player of the club to reach this milestone after Carragher, Gerrard, Henderson, and Hyypiä. His 276 goal involvements (188 goals, 88 assists) tie with Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) for the record for a player at a single Premier League club.

Joining us to chat about last night’s performance from Sunderland at Anfield against Liverpool is James Copley from the Sunderland Echo! On today’s agenda: All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free daily show!

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