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Leeds strike late to deny Liverpool in six-goal thriller

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Leeds United and Liverpool played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road on December 6, 2025, in a dramatic Premier League encounter. After a goalless first half, Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike gave the visitors a strong start by scoring twice, putting Liverpool 2-0 ahead.



Leeds fought back emphatically in the second half. Dominic Calvert-Lewin won a penalty and converted it to reduce the deficit, followed closely by Anton Stach's goal, which leveled the scores within two minutes.

The match swung again as Liverpool’s Dominik Szoboszlai put the Reds back in the lead at 3-2 shortly after Leeds’ equalizer, raising hopes of an away win.

However, Leeds refused to give up. In stoppage time, Ao Tanaka struck a late equalizer to ensure Leeds snatched a point from a pulsating six-goal thriller. This draw left both teams sharing the spoils in a game full of momentum shifts, attacking football, and remarkable resilience from the home side.

The result keeps Leeds relatively steady in the league standings while Liverpool continues their campaign with a hard-earned point. Both teams showcased strong offensive displays but also exposed defensive frailties in what turned out to be an entertaining spectacle for the Premier League fans.