Liverpool vs Sunderland: Confirmed Team News and Key Selection Decisions
Liverpool return to Premier League action with a home fixture against Sunderland, and the build-up has been dominated by carefully managed squad rotation and late fitness assessments. With a demanding schedule placing considerable strain on the group, the coaching staff have made clear that several...
Slot weighs up Salah recall as Sunderland test looms
Slot’s handling of Mohamed Salah’s frustration at being left out of Liverpool’s starting line-up has become a central storyline ahead of a crucial run of fixtures — not least the visit of Sunderland. The Liverpool manager has acknowledged the forward’s displeasure but emphasised the professionalism that...
Liverpool Boss Explains Mo Salah Decision as Arne Slot Searches for Balance
Arne Slot does not hide from difficult conversations. His call to leave Mohamed Salah on the bench for the 2-0 win over West Ham marked the first Premier League match since April 2024 that the Egyptian did not feature. Liverpool needed a reset...
Liverpool eye Sunderland test with Slot urging control and composure
Liverpool return to Anfield with momentum and expectation, yet Arne Slot made it clear in his pre Sunderland press conference that nothing about this midweek fixture should be taken lightly. The Premier League champions sit in strong early season form and Sunday’s win over West...
Liverpool vs Sunderland – Premier League Preview
Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:15 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield on Wednesday night with something they haven’t felt in months: a flicker of control and a win to fall back on. Sunday’s 2–0 win away at West Ham was, at the very least, a stabiliser—an overdue return...
Salah’s AFCON Plans Clarified After FIFA Confirm Release Date
Liverpool have finally been handed clarity over Mohamed Salah’s Africa Cup of Nations departure, with FIFA confirming that players cannot be released before 15 December. It means the forward will be available for the Premier League clash against Brighton on 13 December before joining Egypt the...
Liverpool vs Sunderland Preview: A Manager on Probation, A Season on the Line
Date: Wednesday, 3rd December 2025
Venue: Anfield
Kick-off: 20:15 BST
Liverpool returns to Anfield on Wednesday night knowing one thing with absolute clarity: Arne Slot is on probation. There is no disguising it, no softening it, no spin that can conceal the truth. The reigning...
Liverpool Focus After West Ham United Win
Liverpool arrived at the London Stadium under real pressure and with questions swirling around their direction. Nine defeats in twelve had placed Arne Slot under sharp scrutiny, and the trip to West Ham United looked like a crossroads moment. Instead, Liverpool delivered a controlled 2-0 win and Joe...
Liverpool Injury Update Ahead of Sunderland Clash
Liverpool’s season has unravelled at alarming speed, with Arne Slot’s side stumbling through a brutal run that saw nine defeats in twelve games across all competitions. Heavy Anfield losses to Nottingham Forest and PSV Eindhoven have added pressure on a manager who only months ago lifted the Premier...
Liverpool’s Dilemma Over Arne Slot Amid Mounting Pressure
Liverpool find themselves in a strikingly uncomfortable position as Arne Slot attempts to arrest a slide that has left supporters questioning the direction of the team. After delivering the Premier League title in 2024-25, the Dutchman has now overseen only three wins from Liverpool’s last 12 matches...
