Source: Northern_Echo
Match Preview: Sunderland v Liverpool
Stadium of Light
Kick-off: 15:00
TV: Highlights, BBC1 MotD.
Tale of the game
These teams have scored 38 games between them so far this season. Liverpool have had 91 shots on target, the most in the Premier League, and have scored 15 goals at Anfield – the most at home in the division. And Sunderland have scored 16 goals, their best tally after eight games in the Premier League.
Sunderland last beat Liverpool in December 2002, at home, and have not won at Anfield since October 1983. Sunderland test John Mensah while Liverpool have an outside chance of using Albert Aquilani for the first time since his summer arrival from Roma.
Sunderland (Probable, 4-4-2): Gordon; Bardsley, Turner, Ferdinand, Richardson; Malbranque, Cattermole, Cana, Reid; Jones, Bent.
Liverpool (Probable, 4-4-1-1): Reina; Johnson, Carragher, Skrtel, Insua; Kuyt, Mascherano, Lucas, Riera; Gerrard; Torres.
Referee: Mick Jones. Matches 5. R0 Y17.
Last season: Sunderland 0 Liverpool 1, Liverpool 2 Sunderland 0.
Stat of the game: If Liverpool lose it will be the first time in 69 games that they will have lost consecutive games.
Betting tip: You can get 11-1 on Liverpool winning 3-1.
What they are saying:
Steve Bruce on Sunderland's new signing Boudewijn Zenden:
"The move happened fairly quickly. Bolo came in and it was immediately obvious that he is still supremely fit.
"Bolo's performances in training have persuaded me that he has a valuable role to play this season. He brings international class, a steadying influence and a wide breadth of experience."
