[Video Highlights] Sunderland 0-1 Liverpool: Markovic Goal Sinks 10-Men Black Cats

Liverpool got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light this afternoon.

The Reds began the brighter of the two sides and opened the scoring in the ninth minute when Lazar Markovic bundled his way through the area before poking home through the legs of Pantilimon for 0-1.

The hosts struggled to get themselves back in the game and their chances of finding an equaliser were hit when Liam Bridcutt was send off after receiving his second booking just after half-time.

Liverpool went close to doubling their advantage with Markovic crashing a lovely effort off the crossbar but the score stayed at 1-0. Despite the victory, the Merseysiders remain in eighth position in the Premier League table but are now just one point behind Arsenal and West Ham.

Watch highlights including the Markovic goal here: