Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris, speaking to BBC MOTD: "Obviously, they are a good team and they played well. We struggled a bit in the first half to find the right distance against smart, agile players comfortable on the ball.
"I think we wasted a bit of energy at that time. We tried to be competitive, but the second half was better. We were more located on the pitch, and we had our opportunities, but small margins define this kind of game.
"In the final third they were good - the team spirit was excellent, once again. It is a question of details, but details make the difference. When you chase the game, it is not the easiest pitch because you have to be clean, recomposed with the ball and those small margins in the final third you can change the dynamic of the game.
"Now, we want to win points and the motivation of the squad is excellent. We have to be resilient. It is part of our journey."
Did you know?
- Sunderland have lost their first home match across all competitions since May 2025 (0-1 v Queens Park Rangers), putting an end to a 14-match unbeaten run (W7 D7).
- Liverpool attempted 23 shots tonight, the most that Sunderland have faced in a home league match since facing 24 against Chelsea in November 2014.