Klopp's men stumble but manage to beat Sunderland at the Stadium of Light

Liverpool beat Sunderland 0-1 on Wednesday to give themselves 2 wins going into 2016, despite some nervy moments late on.

The first half was mainly dominated by Liverpool, as Firmino hit the post with a right-footed strike from the edge of the area. Also Clyne did force the black cats' goalkeeper Vito Mannone into a save with a long range effort.

Jermain Defoe troubled the Reds in the first half with a long range effort that was well saved by Simon Mignolet. Despite efforts from both sides neither side could find the breakthrough in the first half. 

Christian Benteke however, did make the breakthrough after only 30 seconds of the second half kicking off after a through ball from Adam Lallana. It wasn't all smiles for Benteke because, like against Leicester he missed a great one on one chance in the last few moments of the match.

Overall it was a tough hard-fought win for the Reds which moves them level on points with Man United which is a real plus point for Liverpool's season.

My player ratings:

Mignolet: 8/10

Clyne 8/10

Lovren 8/10

Sakho 7/10

Moreno 6/10

Henderson 7/10

Can 9/10 MOTM

Firmino 8/10

Lallana 7/10

Coutinho 6/10

Benteke 8/10

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