Sunderland host Liverpool at the Stadium of Light in a midweek Premier League fixture with both sides under pressure to respond.
The game brings together Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris and Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the two teams meet with contrasting home and away form.
Focus now shifts to the match details, broadcast information, team availability, and how the contest is likely to be decided.
Game information
The match will be played at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland, a venue with a capacity of 49,000. Kick-off is scheduled for Wednesday, 11 February at 8:15 pm UK time.
Where to watch
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League (TV), Sky Go (streaming)
- United States: USA Network (TV) and Peacock (streaming)
- India: Star Sports Select (TV) and JioHotstar (streaming)
- Australia: Stan Sport
Team News
Sunderland: Granit Xhaka and Jocelin Ta Bi remain unavailable due to ankle injuries. Bertrand Traore will be assessed closer to kick-off as a late fitness decision.
Liverpool: Alexander Isak, Jeremie Frimpong, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leoni, and Joe Gomez are all sidelined through injury.
Dominik Szoboszlai is suspended and will miss the trip to the Stadium of Light.
Prediction
Sunderland have been strong at home this season and remain difficult to break down on Wearside. Liverpool possess greater attacking quality, but a narrow away win appears the most likely outcome.
Prediction: Sunderland 1-2 Liverpool
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