Brendan Rodgers' Reds have dropped two in a row following Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the third round of the Capital One Cup. While Sunderland is coming off a Capital One Cup win earlier this week, it's fair to say that the Black Cats are in complete disarray.
Sunderland axed manager Paolo Di Canio a week ago after just 13 matches, and now interim Kevin Ball is at the helm until management brings in a permanent replacement.
Having earned just one point through five league matches this season, Sunderland is the only Premier League club without a win this season and have conceded a league-worst 11 goals over that time.
Will the Reds bounce back and pick up three points on the road, or will the Black Cats rally and earn their first win of the season on Sunday?
Read on to find out as we get you set with everything you need to know for this weekend's Premier League showdown.
Where: Stadium of Light, Sunderland, England
Date: Sunday, September 29, 2013
Time: 11 a.m. ET, 4 p.m. BST
