Liverpool's Danny Murphy shoots at goal but is hampered by Sunderland's Gavin McCann

Liverpool defender Stephane Henchoz has his work cut out marking Sunderland striker Kevin Phillips

Sunderland go into a well-deserved lead after 36 minutes thanks to Gavin McCann

Jamie Carragher is adjudged to have handled the ball but Kirkland saves the ensuing penalty from McCann

Liverpool striker Milan Baros scores a 68-minute equaliser as the visitors pick up the pace

Liverpool's poor run of results continues as Sunderland's Michael Proctor hits a late winner