Goal or own goal? The Premier League cancels Wirtz's first goal for Liverpool and credits it as a defender's own goal

The German still searching for his first goal
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Steven Perez Dailysports's expert
Goal or own goal? EPL cancels Wirtz's first goal for Liverpool Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images
03 dec 2025 15:15
English Premier League
Liverpool Sunderland
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In a dramatic Premier League Matchweek 14 clash between Liverpool and Sunderland, with Arne Slot's side trailing, it seemed Florian Wirtz had emerged as the hero.

Details: In the 81st minute, the German appeared to have found the back of the net. However, just minutes later, the Premier League officially amended the record: the goal was ruled as an own goal by Sunderland defender Nordi Mukiele.

As a result, Wirtz remains goalless after eighteen appearances for Liverpool.

It's worth noting that Liverpool kept pressing for a winner, but the match ended in a 1-1 draw.

Reminder: Liverpool head coach Arne Slot kept Mohamed Salah on the bench for a second consecutive Premier League fixture.

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