Liverpool vs Leeds

“We want to do much better” – Virgil van Dijk sends message to Liverpool fans after Leeds United draw

Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United: Final Third Flatness Halts Reds' Momentum Liverpool were held to a 0-0 draw by Leeds United at Anfield on New Year’s Day, a result that leaves the Premier League champions in waiting frustrated and sitting fourth as the calendar flips to 2026. For all their control, their edge, incision and punchline...

“It’s boring!” – Liverpool slammed for performance vs Leeds United

Liverpool Frustrated as Leeds Execute Defensive Plan at Anfield Liverpool were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, a result that exposed persistent attacking shortcomings despite overwhelming territorial control. Liverpool dominated possession and territory but failed to convert either into clear-cut chances, with Leeds executing a disciplined low-block strategy that left...

Final Thoughts: Liverpool start 2026 with a missed opportunity against Leeds United

Liverpool 0 – 0 Leeds – Premier League Postmortem With Liverpool entering 2026 inside the Premier League top four, this felt like an opportunity to assert control and continue the upward momentum built over the festive period. Instead, Anfield was treated to a flat, predictable, and ultimately forgettable contest that highlighted just how fragile Liverpool’s...

Post Match RAW: Liverpool Lack Identity As They Draw With Leeds

Liverpool Stumble to Goalless Draw as Leeds Expose Ongoing Questions Under Arne Slot Liverpool’s 0-0 draw with Leeds United offered little in spectacle but plenty in subtext. On the Post Match Raw podcast, Guy Drinkel was joined by Mo Chatra and Hari Sethi to unpick a performance that left Anfield flat and wider concerns unresolved....

David Lynch’s Three Key Takeaways as Liverpool are held by Leeds United

Arne Slot Under Pressure as Liverpool Frustrated by Leeds United Stalemate Liverpool’s goalless draw at Anfield against newly promoted Leeds United raises more questions than it answers, especially for Arne Slot. The performance may have ticked several statistical boxes — 19 shots to 4, 1.96 xG to 0.68 — but as David Lynch noted on...

Man of the Match: Dominik Szoboszlai shines despite Liverpool’s struggles against Leeds

Liverpool 0 – 0 Leeds – Premier League Man of the Match Dominik Szoboszlai The Only Player Trying to Break the Pattern There was a familiarity to this game that made it all the more depressing. A disciplined, well-organised visiting side arrived at Anfield with a clear plan: stifle, slow, frustrate, and wait. Liverpool, despite enjoying territory...

Player Ratings: Liverpool struggle against Leeds United in Anfield Stalemate

Liverpool 0 - 0 Leeds - Premier League Player Ratings The Premier League’s 2026 schedule started with Anfield hosting Leeds, with the reigning champions looking to consolidate their current top-four position. The lineup and subsequent ratings are listed below. https://twitter.com/samueilfc/status/2006811225032896613?s=46&t=rxgukmqdoXc4muVFLSx2EQ Alisson Becker - 7.0 The giant Brazilian stopper was largely untested through a routine first half. After the restart, the...

Liverpool Confirmed XI vs Leeds United

Liverpool Confirmed Team News and Starting XI vs Leeds United Liverpool kick off 2026 with a crucial clash against Leeds United. With Chelsea, Manchester United and Aston Villa all dropping points earlier this week, a win would be huge for Liverpool's battle for Champions League qualification. Both teams come into this one in good form. Liverpool...

Match Preview: Liverpool set for tricky New Year’s Day clash with Leeds United

Liverpool vs Leeds United – Premier League Preview Date: Thursday, 1 January 2026 Venue: Anfield Kick-off: 17:30 BST With four straight wins completed and Liverpool closing out 2025 inside the Premier League top four, the mood around Anfield is finally one of cautious optimism rather than despair. The calendar flips, the pressure resets, and the new year begins...

Cody Gakpo could match Ian Rush goalscoring record vs Leeds United

Liverpool v Leeds United: Cody Gakpo chasing an Ian Rush New Year milestone Liverpool head into Thursday’s Premier League meeting with Leeds United with a familiar New Year storyline, and a name that always lands with extra weight at Anfield, Ian Rush. Cody Gakpo could record a rare goal feat for Liverpool in Thursday's Premier League...