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92 Min
FULL-TIME
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90 Min
Two minutes of added time to be played at the end of the game...
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86 Min
It's that man again as Allen slams the ball into the back of the net from Downing's cut back, but the winger was adjudged to have been offside and it won't count
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85 Min
Allen goes close again, this time striking into the side netting from Johnson's low cross
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83 Min
Gerrard strikes one on the volley from 20 yards but it's well over
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82 Min
...Liverpool deal with the danger
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82 Min
Sunderland have a corner from Johnson's clearance...
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74 Min
Johnson has the ball in the back of the net, but the flag is raised for an offside. Looked tight
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73 Min
Substitution: J. Carragher for M. Skrtel
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73 Min
Substitution: D. Vaughan for D. Rose
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72 Min
Heroic block from Rose denies Allen an alm ost certain goal after the ball broke kindly for him 12 yards from goal
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69 Min
Outrageous take from Suarez to collect Allen's pass nearly gets him through on goal, but Mignolet is off the line quickly to thwart him
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68 Min
Suarez clips one goalwards...easy take for Mignolet
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67 Min
Warm embrace from Brendan Rodgers for Henderson as the midfielder makes way for Suso. He's been excellent again tonight
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67 Min
Substitution: J. Fernandez Saez for J. Henderson
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65 Min
Brilliant save from Mignolet denies Liverpool another as Henderson flicks Gerrard's volley goalwards with his head, but the Sunderland 'keeper rises well to stop
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62 Min
Substitution: J. McFadden for S. Larsson
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60 Min
Not yet! He fires the free-kick into the Sunderland wall
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59 Min
Suarez spins on the edge of the box but is fouled by McClean. Free-kick in a good position here. Can he get his hat-trick?
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59 Min
First Booking: James McClean:
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59 Min
Suarez plays in Gerrard...shot blocked by Cuellar. Liverpool corner...
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57 Min
Substitution: J. Allen for R. Sterling
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53 Min
@OptaJoe: 15 - Luis Suarez now has 15 PL goals in 2012-13, the highest total by a Liverpool in a single season since Torres scored 18 in 09-10. Update
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52 Min
Gerrard's 50-yard pass picks out Suarez in space on the edge of the box and our No.7 does the rest in trademark fashion
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52 Min
GOAL! Luis Suarez:
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50 Min
A simply outstanding first-time touch from Suarez sends Sterling through on goal but his shot is way, way wide of the far post
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47 Min
Henderson digs out a dangerous cross from the right, which Gardner turns behind with his chest at the far post. Liverpool can't make anything from the resulting corner
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46 Min
Liverpool begin the second period here at Anfield and will attack the Kop
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45 Min
SECOND HALF
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45 Min
Substitution: F. Campbell for S. Sessegnon
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45 Min
HALF-TIME
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45 Min
One minute of added time to be played at the end of the first half...
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42 Min
...nothing comes of the corner as Sunderland scramble it away to safety
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42 Min
Gerrard lofts the ball in looking for Agger, but Gardner gets there first to head behind for a corner to LFC...
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41 Min
Rose concedes a free-kick for a foul on Sterling on the right corner of the Sunderland box
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38 Min
A speedy counter attack almost results in another goal for the Reds, but Downing's deflected shot just evades Henderson. Liverpool have a corner...Sunderland clear
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38 Min
@OptaJoe: 165 - Liverpool's Premier League home record in games in which they've had a two goal lead is P167 W165 D2 L0. Safe.
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37 Min
Suarez pokes a volley at goal from the edge of the box...easy for Mignolet
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35 Min
Magnificent save from Reina keeps Liverpool's two-goal lead intact as he thwarts Kilgallon from close range. Brilliant reflexes from our 'keeper
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30 Min
Ball breaks invitingly for Larsson in the box, but he shoots straight at Reina
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28 Min
Downing so close to making it 3-0 after an excellent assist from Henderson, but he just can't connect
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26 Min
Referee Phil Dowd plays a good advantage as Cuellar fouls Suarez but loses his footing, allowing the No.7 to race through on goal and beat Mignolet with the outside of his right boot. Brilliant
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26 Min
GOAL! Luis Suarez:
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24 Min
Suarez tries to drill the ball into the danger zone but Sunderland bodies are in the way
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21 Min
A real let off for Liverpool as McClean strikes inches wide of the far post after collecting Fletcher's lay off
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19 Min
Sterling keeps his composure to loft the ball over Mignolet and open the scoring after latching onto Suarez's brilliant pass over the top. A great goal!
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19 Min
GOAL! Raheem Sterling:
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18 Min
Downing swings one into the middle but he can't pick out a teammate and the danger is gone
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13 Min
Gerrard sends it in...Sunderland half clear...Downing heads towards Henderson...he flicks his head at it but Mignolet collects
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12 Min
Downing hits the free-kick and only a brilliant flying save from Mignolet denies him. Liverpool have a corner, however...
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11 Min
Kilgallon fouls Suarez 20 yards from goal. Free-kick to Liverpool...
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11 Min
Neat approach play almost sees Henderson set up Suarez, but his pass just eludes the No.7
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9 Min
Downing's shot-turned-cross finds Henderson, but he's offside
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8 Min
Gerrard sets up Wisdom on the edge of the box, who drives just over the bar with our first attempt on goal of the night
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7 Min
Downing's dangerous centre is headed to safety by Kilgallon
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6 Min
Sunderland fizz a corner into the danger zone, but Agger heads clear
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5 Min
Johnson whips it in...Liverpool scramble it away...ball breaks for Johnson...Skrtel blocks
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5 Min
Skrtel gives away a free-kick in a dangerous area on the right wing...
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4 Min
Lovely football on the edge of the Sunderland box involving Downing, Suarez and Agger breaks down
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1 Min
Kenny Dalglish is also in the directors' box this evening
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1 Min
Sunderland get us underway and will attack the Kop in the first half
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0 Min
KICK OFF
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The players are out onto the field and YNWA is booming out loud and proud around Anfield for the first game of 2013
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Daniel Sturridge is the focus of the photographers as he takes his seat in the Anfield directors' box
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@scrossan94: come on Liverpool, lets start the year as we intend to go on! #LFC #YNWA #JFT96
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Tweet me, @shawct, during the match and I'll include some of your comments.
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Liverpool can climb to eighth place in the standings with a victory against the Black Cats tonight.
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The team in full is: Reina, Wisdom, Skrtel, Agger, Johnson, Lucas, Henderson, Gerrard, Downing, Sterling, Suarez. Subs: Jones, Sahin, Shelvey, Carragher, Robinson, Allen, Suso.
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Brendan Rodgers is back in the dugout following illness at the weekend, while new signing Daniel Sturridge will be an interested onlooker from the stands after joining the Reds earlier today.
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A busy day at Anfield continues with the visit of Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League this evening – and you can follow all of the action with our live text coverage.