Liverpool vs Sunderland

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2. 93'

   Liverpool were superb in the first half and, although they took their foot off the gas a little towards the end, it was a confident display and will be a boost ahead of Thursday's Europa League match against Benfica.

3. 93'

   It's all over and Liverpool win the match 3-0.

4. 93'

   El Zhar puts in a good cross. The ball is directed out of the box and then comes back in for Ngog to swing a boot, but he can't get a shot away.

5. 92'

   The corner finds Ngog but he doesn't make the header and fails to get anything on goal.

6. 92'

   Aquilani drives in a cross from the right as Liverpool break, and Turner is forced to head behind.

7. 91'

   Zenden forces a fine stretching save from Reina with a shot from distance.

8. 91'

   Aquilani curls an effort in on goal, but it's comfortable for the goalkeeper.

9. 88'

   Babel wastes a counter attack as he flicks the ball aimlessly into the area for the defender to clear.

10. 87'

    Liverpool have become a little sloppy in recent minutes.

11. 86'

    Richardson fires the free-kick well over.

12. 85'

    Cana wins a free-kick as he bursts through and seems to lose possession as he collides with Agger.

13. 81'

    The ball finds it way to Babel on the edge of the area and he brings a solid save from Gordon.

14. 81'

    El Zhar comes on in place of Gerrard.

15. 80'

    Richardson fires a good effort just wide from distance. Sunderland are starting to produce some decent play for the first time in the match.

16. 80'

    The free-kick comes in from the right and Reina claims.

17. 80'

    Campbell turns well just outside the box and Mascherano pulls him down with his hand. Free-kick.

18. 79'

    Zenden comes on in place of Henderson. He gets a good reception from the Anfield fans on his return.

19. 78'

    Torres gets a standing ovation as he leaves the pitch to be replaced by Ngog.

20. 78'

    Gerrard looks to play a cross-field pass to Torres but Bardsley is able to head it away for a throw.

21. 76'

    Reina gets up to punch the ball clear under pressure from Turner. He looks to have taken a bit of a knock to the head, but he was straight up again.

22. 76'

    Sunderland win a corner.

23. 74'

    Bent sends it well over the bar.

24. 73'

    Gerrard brings down Jones and Sunderland have a free-kick within shooting range.

25. 72'

    The ball runs to Torres on the edge of the area but he gets the shot all wrong.

Leaders

LIVSUN

Total Shots

Daniel Agger

5

Kieran Richardson

3

Accurate Passes

Daniel Agger

50

Kieran Richardson

28

Saves

Pepe Reina

2

Craig Gordon

6