The English Premier League has confirmed that Liverpool’s goal in the 1-1 draw with Sunderland on Wednesday (3 December) will not count as a goal. Floriana Wirza.
Sunderland take the lead at Anfield thanks to the midfielder’s long-range shot Chemsdina Talbi. Liverpool restored parity when Wirtz’s shot hit the net Nordi Mukiele and it bounced into the goal.
The 22-year-old, as he celebrated his goal, thought he had scored his first Premier League goal since arriving for £116 million in the summer.
However, his goal has now been recorded as an own goal. The Premier League has confirmed that Liverpool’s equalizer will officially count as a Mukiele own goal.
