In the 20 Premiership games between the clubs, Liverpool have won 12, drawn six and lost two.
In the last 38 league meetings at Anfield stretching back to 1936 Liverpool have lost just twice - both by a 1-0 scoreline.
Liverpool have conceded only eight goals to Sunderland on this ground in the last 18 top-flight meetings.
Liverpool have lost just four of the last 35 opening day fixtures with the last coming against Tottenham in 2009
The Reds have suffered only two first day losses at home since returning to the top-flight in 1962 - against Chelsea in 2003 and Blackpool in 1962.
Sunderland's last win on this ground came in October 1983 when Gary Rowell scored the only goal. Since then they have drawn six and lost six.
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