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Daniel Sturridge ADMITS opener came off his arm as Liverpool down Sunderland
LIVERPOOL striker Daniel Sturridge conceded that his first goal during the Reds' 3-1 win over Sunderland went in 'off his arm'.
Sturridge appeared to have headed home Liverpool's opener at the Stadium of Light fairly, but replays suggested Steven Gerrard's corner went in off his arm.
And the England international admitted after the game that he had accidentally handled in order to score.
"It's a great ball from Stevie, it's gone over the defender's head and it was last minute, I've obviously tried to head it but I guess my heading's not good enough," Sturridge said.
"The ball's just gone in off my arm but I wouldn't do that on purpose. Sometimes these things happen."
Sturridge also lauded Suarez's return to top-flight action, adding: "It's great to have him back in, he gives us options and he's one of the best forwards in the league. We form a good partnership."
Suarez added to Sturridge's first goal with two close-range efforts for Liverpool, with Emanuele Giaccherini slotting a consolation for Sunderland.