Roy Hodgson is hoping for three wins on the trot to get Liverpool back on track after their Carling Cup humiliation.
Hodgson knows it is what the team can do over the entire campaign which will decide whether they are successful or not.
"It will take more time than a win," said the Reds boss in response to suggestions the Sunderland game could turn things around completely.
"It will certainly make my life a bit happier and I shall sleep a bit better on Saturday night if we get a win - but we might not.
"Nothing I can say changes the result on Wednesday or repair any damage done by the poor performance.
"What will change everything is a good performance on Saturday, a good (Europa League) performance in Utrecht on Thursday and a good performance against Blackpool the following Sunday.
"Maybe then there will be a totally different atmosphere and attitude."
