Liverpool vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after goalless draw

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·1 Januari 2026

Liverpool vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, latest updates and reaction after goalless draw

New Year’s Day action from Anfield as two in-form teams battle to a stalemate

The first assignment of 2026 for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool was a home game against Leeds United on New Year’s Day. Remarkably, just 26 days had passed since these two teams produced one of the games of the season, a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road, in addition to an explosive post-match interview from Mohamed Salah.

However, the clash at Anfield paled in comparison as Liverpool were left frustrated by a stubborn United side while the draw sees the visitors open up a seven-point gap over the relegation zone. With Chelsea and Manchester United being held to draws at home on Tuesday by Bournemouth and Wolves respectively, Liverpool were presented with an opportunity to tighten their grip on fourth by moving five points clear.

A further incentive for Arne Slot’s side was to close the gap on third-placed Aston Villa to four points following their defeat to league leaders Arsenal. Liverpool couldn’t find a breakthrough against a stubborn Leeds defence and breathed huge sigh of relief when Dominic Calvert-Lewin was denied a winner by the offside flag. Follow Liverpool vs Leeds back below with Standard Sport's dedicated match blog!