Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland LIVE: Reaction as Florian Wirtz forces OG after Van Dijk nightmare

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(Image: Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images)22:18James MartinFinal confirmation on Wirtz "goal"The Premier League has confirmed that the wait goes on for Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal. And Virgil van Dijk had a nightmare on the Sunderland goal.Florian Wirtz's strike against Sunderland was given as a Nordi Mukiele own-goal22:11James MartinFT: Liverpool 1-1 SunderlandWell, it was an eventful end to say the least, but it's all over and it's honors even.

But it won't save Arne Slot from questions.Liverpool has not fully built on the West Ham win, and the champion's form will remain under heavy scrutiny. But he would have dearly loved to get the monkey off his back in terms of goals and assists.Florian Wirtz celebrates Liverpool's equalizer against Sunderland.

Arne Slot said he left Mohamed Salah on the bench against Sunderland as he wanted to stick with the winning team from the weekend19:29James MartinSunderland teamWe've seen the Liverpool side, but here's how the visitors set up. Cody Gakpo registered a goal and an assist at the London Stadium, while Florian Wirtz produced an encouraging showing in East London.Alexander Isak will be champing at the bit to score again after breaking his duck against West Ham, but Hugo Ekitike is also waiting in the wings – and the Swede's fitness still needs to be carefully managed.When it comes to predicting Liverpool's line-up for the game, it all just depends on how much Slot intends to rotate in a bid to keep his players fresh.Predicted Liverpool team versus Sunderland: Alisson; Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones, Szoboszlai; Gakpo, Wirtz, Ekitike (Image: MI News/NurPhoto)