Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United, Premier League: Reds Held By Stubborn Whites At Anfield

Liverpool were held to a goalless 0-0 draw by Leeds United at Anfield in their Premier League New Year’s Day fixture, ending their recent winning momentum and leaving fans frustrated as clear opportunities went begging. The hosts dominated possession and created numerous chances, including efforts from Hugo Ekitike and Virgil van Dijk, but lacked the cutting edge to beat Leeds’ organised defence and goalkeeper Lucas Perri, who helped his side keep a rare clean sheet. Leeds, unbeaten in six league matches, defended resolutely and even saw substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late goal ruled out for offside, preserving the stalemate. The point sees Liverpool drop valuable ground in the top-four race, while Leeds extend their unbeaten run and edge further from the relegation zone.

Updated on: 2 January 2026 11:11 am

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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk applauds to supporters at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Cody Gakpo

Liverpool's Cody Gakpo, front, and Leeds' Ao Tanaka challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson, right, and Leeds' Dominic Calvert-Lewin challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Rio Ngumoha

Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha, right, and Leeds' Jayden Bogle challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Sebastiaan Bornauw

Leeds' Sebastiaan Bornauw, left, tries to block a shot from Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Leeds' Sebastiaan Bornauw controls the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Gabriel Gudmundsson

Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson, right, and Liverpool's Conor Bradley, center, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Lukas Nmecha

Leeds' Lukas Nmecha, front right, and Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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Liverpool vs Leeds United Premier League soccer-Dominik Szoboszlai

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai, left, and Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England. | Photo: AP/Jon Super

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