Liverpool vs. Sunderland Video: Watch Seb Larsson's Wild Equalizer at Anfield

"Stunning. Simply stunning."

This was the call as Sunderland's Seb Larsson sent home a rocket sidekick to bring his squad level with Liverpool.

Trailing by one for much of the match, the Black Cats did just enough behind the shaky Liverpool defense and Larsson caught 18-year-old defender John Flanagan ball-watching just long enough to get open near the back post.

Larsson's effort was tremendous and keeper Pepe Reina stood no chance at getting to it as the 26-year-old Swede put tremendous pace and direction on the ball.

The equalizer was enough to hold out for the duration of the game, and Sunderland forced an uplifting 1-1 draw for their side at the expense of the Reds.

Larsson decided to call the Stadium of Light his new home after Birmingham City was relegated at the end of last campaign, and he truly couldn't have asked for a better debut with his new Premiership side.

As for Liverpool, they certainly wanted more than a share of points with their new-look squad. Luis Suarez had an opportunity to give the Reds the lead no more than five minutes into the game, but blasted the penalty attempt over the cross bar and into the crowd.

It only took him six minutes longer to finally find the net off a Charlie Adam cross, but much of the attacking ended shortly after and the Anfield giants limped away from what should have been a promising debut for a number of new stars.

The one thing that we knew would be a problem for the Reds was, in fact, their undoing today and this could be the start of things to come for the entire season.

Boss Kenny Dalglish went out and added a number of talented playmakers on the offensive end, but they have to find a way to limit opportunities from opponents if they expect to win games by reasonable scores.

Larsson's goal was tremendous though, a truly brilliant effort, and while it will live on in highlight reels early throughout the season, Liverpool hopes to get away from it as soon as possible.

Wes O'Donnell