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Liverpool are held to a 1-1 stalemate by Sunderland at Anfield in the Premier League on Wednesday, and the result leaves Arne Slot's position in doubt.
Next Game: Manchester City vs. Sunderland - Saturday, December 6 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 5 | Crystal Palace | 14 | 7 | 23 |
| 6 | Sunderland | 14 | 4 | 23 |
| 7 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 14 | 4 | 22 |
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