Liverpool 0-0 Leeds United: Premier League Live Reaction

Liverpool and Leeds United played out a tense 0-0 draw in their Premier League clash at Anfield on New Year's Day, extending both teams' unbeaten runs amid a fiercely contested opening to 2026. The match, part of the festive fixtures, saw Liverpool – sitting 10th with 32 points from 18 games – dominate possession but fail to break down a resilient Leeds defense, who sit 14th on 20 points.[1]

The game kicked off with early drama: in the 2nd minute, Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson won a free kick on the left wing after a foul by Liverpool's Conor Bradley. By the 3rd minute, the score remained deadlocked at 0-0, setting a cagey tone. Liverpool, managed by a rejuvenated setup featuring stars like Alphonso Davies Becker in goal, Andy Robertson, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konaté, Conor Bradley, Curtis Jones, Ryan Gravenberch, Florian Wirtz, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Jeremie Frimpong, pressed forward but couldn't find the net.[1]

Leeds, with a record of 5 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses (GD -7), frustrated their hosts through stout defending. The draw keeps Liverpool in mid-table contention, level with teams like Chelsea and Manchester United on 30 points, while Leeds edge away from relegation worries.[1]

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Post-match reactions highlighted Liverpool's wastefulness and Leeds' grit. Fans praised the intensity, with both sides eyeing climbs up the table. Coverage from ESPN and Premier League sites noted the unbeaten streaks continuing into the New Year.[1][2]

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