Did the Liverpool fans walkout lead to Sunderland’s 2-2 draw at Anfield on Saturday?
There was a mad finish at Anfield on Saturday as Liverpool managed to draw a game they definitely should have won.
After a goalless opening forty-minutes at Anfield, the Reds took control of the match against the Black Cats in the second half.
Roberto Firmino, who has now been involved in eight goals in his last five Premier League matches (five goals, three assists), appeared to have steered Liverpool into a winning position with a goal and setup for Adam Lallana.
Then in the 77th minute, politics and football became intertwined.
Liverpool fans, furious with the new ticketing prices, staged a mass walkout in the 77th minute.
The 77th minute was chosen as the most expensive ticket at Anfield next year will be 77 pounds.
Following the walkout Liverpool capitulated on the pitch, as Sunderland clawed a point out the game.
Simon Mignolet again courted criticism as Adam john son and then Jermain Defoe scored for Big Sam’s side.