Luis Suarez scores Brace to help put Liverpool past Sunderland 3-1
Liverpool returns to winning ways after getting past rock bottom Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in their Premier League matchup. Luis Suarez who has recently returned to action from a lengthy match ban score a brace to help his team move into 2nd place in the League standing after six games played.
Sunderland fresh off sacking Paolo Di Canio as their manager, we’re looking to turn their League form around but weren’t up to the occasion as Liverpool control the tempo throughout most of the game.
The first goal came about in the 28 minutes after inform striker Daniel Sturridge put Liverpool in front and deepening the Black Cats worries. It’s the 7th goal of the season for the former Chelsea striker who seems to be enjoying life at Anfield.
Suarez added another on the 36 minute mark from a Sturridge assist to get his first of the season and just before full time the two linked up again to complete Suarez brace.
New signing Emanuele Giaccherini scores to breathe some hope back into the Black Cats faithful but it wasn’t enough to stop Liverpool from winning 3-1.
Liverpool Lineup: Mignolet, Toure, Sakho, Skrtel, Enrique, Henderson, Lucas, Gerrard, Moses, Suarez, Sturridge. Sunderland Lineup: Westwood, Gardner, Colback, O’Shea, Cuellar, Larsson, Ki, Cattermole, Johnson, Giaccherini, Altidore. Gif via: FeintZebra