Postpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Have Liverpool turned a corner or are Sunderland pretty poor? Just putting it out there...
Summary
Chelsea two points clear after Man City draw at Everton
Oscar & Costa give Blues win against Newcastle
Austin scores pen against Burnley, but QPR lose
WBA beat Hull, Swansea hold West Ham
Liverpool beat Sunderland in early kick-off
Postpublished at 13:28 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Postpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at the Stadium of Light"With this formation Liverpool look so much better out of possession. They seem to have much more energy about them."
PENALTY APPEALpublished at 13:27 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Big penalty shouts from Ipswich as Paul Anderson's cross cannons off Richard Keogh's arm in the penalty area. Referee says play on but the hosts look to be very unlucky there.
Game on after roof damagepublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Image source, FulhamGood news for Cardiff City and Fulham fans as the Bluebirds confirm their Championship game is going ahead as planned at 15:00 GMT following some earlier concerns with a damaged roof.
"Game on. Safety officials have confirmed Cardiff City v Fulham is okay to go ahead," Cardiff tweeted., external
Postpublished at 13:25 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Kevin Kilbane's right - in the last couple of minutes alone Steven Gerrard has smashed a shot into the side netting and had a low effort saved. Liverpool should be out of sight by now.
Image source, PAPostpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at the Stadium of Light"Steven Gerrard is playing well again in this advanced role. He has the freedom to get forward, have attempts on goal and influence things in the final third."
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 13:23 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Lovely stuff from Liverpool as Philippe Coutinho looks up on the left and plays a raking ball which Jordan Henderson expertly controls and smashes against the base of the post from the edge of the area. It wouldn't have counted anyway, though, because the linesman had rather harshly adjudged Henderson to have handled the ball in the motion of controlling it.
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Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at the Stadium of Light"Sunderland have to put more pressure on Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet at set-pieces. Look at what AFC Wimbledon did the other day. If they had watched that they would see how much pressure they put him under at corners and the problems it caused him."
YELLOW CARDpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
There's already been a few bookings in this match, which is simmering - Liam Bridcutt being cautioned for checking the run of an opponent before Philippe Coutinho is shown yellow for failing to retreat at a free-kick. Silly stuff.
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 13:19 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Jon Evans:, external Sunderland really are appalling. Some of the worst football I've seen. Must be bottom three candidates.
Niklas Lanwehr:, external Manager's job is to get the best out of his players, Sunderland players can't play Gus Poyet's style, so he should change it.
Conor McMeekin:, external Don't recall Sunderland playing with this little heart against Chelsea, suppose they played their cup final that day!
Postpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at the Stadium of Light"What an effort from Lazar Markovic. The technique for that was top class. He kicked it mid air. A great effort."
Postpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
John Murray
BBC Radio 5 live commentator at the Stadium of Light"What do we call that from Lazar Markovic? It was a kung fu shot!"
HITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 13:16 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Lazar Markovic has risen up in this match. He's virtually unplayable at the moment, this time - seeing the ball on the edge of the area - the midfielder jumps into the air and clips a shot against the bar. Superb technique, a superb effort. Liverpool dominant.
Image source, Getty ImagesYELLOW CARDpublished at 13:13 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Santiago Vergini is the first Sunderland player in the book for pushing an arm into the chest of Alberto Moreno as Liverpool attacked down the left. Steven Gerrard steps up to take the free-kick and his dipping effort is tipped over.
Postpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Kevin Kilbane
BBC Radio 5 live at the Stadium of Light"This is excellent Liverpool pressure, they are keeping the ball well and Sunderland just can't cope with the away team's system at the moment. They've had a few chances and look most likely to score next."
Postpublished at 13:09 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Lazar Markovic does look like he's gaining in confidence - appearing more spritely on his feet as he runs into space and standing tall as he picks his passes. And Liverpool have a decent opportunity to double their lead when Steven Gerrard's low shot is tipped wide by Costel Pantilimon.
Image source, Getty ImagesJoin the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 13:06 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Alan Ferguson:, external Get Fabio Borini subbed before he gets another red. Liability.
Javel Bleach:, external I don't get Borini. Plays like he's intent on getting sent off every game. Just a matter of time now again.
Danny McGrane:, external Does Borini want a holiday like Sterling? He's doing his best to get a red here.
HALF-TIMEpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Tense stuff at Portman Road. Ipswich started the brighter, with chances for Jay Tabb and David McGoldrick, but definitely a case of defences on top. Ipswich started the afternoon second in the Championship, with Derby in third.
Join the debate at #bbcfootballpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Rian Hoskins:, external Lazar Markovic and Emre Can are really now finding their feet. No-one should be judging new signings who are only aged 20.
Stacy Phillips:, external Lazar Markovic is rising! Looking lively today and getting better every week.
Darius Basu:, external The one thing that game against Basel where we were knocked out of the Champions League did which was good - Markovic's form has been on the rise since.
Postpublished at 13:05 Greenwich Mean Time 10 January 2015
Like an expert puppeteer, Philippe Coutinho is scheming away for Liverpool in the hole but he's lacking punch yet as he continually runs down a cul-de-sac. Nonetheless, this game looks like it might have plenty of goals in it.
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