11/02/2026
🏴Sunderland — Liverpool🏴
🏆English Premier League🏴
Sunderland finally returned to the Premier League last season after winning the Championship play-offs. Moreover, they managed to impress with a strong start at the top level — so far, they have remained among the contenders for European qualification. However, the competition is intense, and victories have become less frequent.
They did manage to thrash Burnley, but were later heavily beaten by Arsenal themselves. In the cup, Sunderland eliminated Everton, though only after a draw and a penalty shootout.
It is clear that the “Black Cats’” main objective is to stay in the top flight and do so without unnecessary stress, but they are still capable of causing problems for the league’s elite.
Liverpool remain the reigning champions of England — this was how Arne Slot’s tenure began in the country. However, this season, despite a number of expensive signings, their strongest performances have come in the Champions League, where they finished the league phase among the leaders in third place.
In the Premier League, the Merseyside club have already fallen well behind the top three, and even a top-four finish now looks unlikely given the number of dropped points. Their latest match only confirmed this trend — after taking the lead against Manchester City, Liverpool still managed to lose in the closing stages.
Against Sunderland, Liverpool are widely expected to secure a comfortable victory, brushing aside any potential difficulties that may arise during the game. The newcomers are supposed to be put in their place.
📥Prediction: Liverpool win
