Premier League Live Updates: Liverpool-Leeds Scoreless, Sunderland-Man City Next

By ESPN Staff | January 1, 2026, 2:59 PM ET

Happy New Year! As 2026 begins—a World Cup year—the Premier League kicks off with thrilling matches. Liverpool host Leeds United at Anfield (12:30 PM ET, USA Network), while Sunderland face Manchester City at the Stadium of Light (3:00 PM ET, USA Network). Other games include Crystal Palace vs. Fulham (Peacock) and Brentford vs. Tottenham (Peacock).[3][4]

Liverpool vs. Leeds United (0-0 at 62')

The clash is locked at 0-0 after 62 minutes. Liverpool (10-2-6, 32 points, 4th place) dominate possession but struggle to break down Leeds (5-5-8, 20 points).[8] Anfield's atmosphere is electric, with fans urging for a breakthrough. Odds: Liverpool -180, O/U 2.5.[3]

Sunderland vs. Manchester City (Upcoming)

Manchester City (13-1-4, 40 points, 2nd) are heavy favorites (-240) against Sunderland (7-7-4, 28 points).[3][7] City aim to close the gap on leaders Arsenal (14-3-2, 45 points).[5] Kickoff at 3:00 PM promises goals, O/U 2.5.[3]

League Standings Snapshot

Team	GP	W-D-L	GD	P
Arsenal	19	14-3-2	+25	45
Man City	18	13-1-4	+26	40
Aston Villa	19	12-3-4	+7	39
Liverpool	18	10-2-6	+4	32

Transfer Buzz: Liverpool eye Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga; Mohamed Salah linked to Roma. Tottenham's Brennan Johnson agrees £35m move to Crystal Palace. Aston Villa sign Brazilian winger Alysson Edward.[5][6][8]

Stay tuned for live scores, highlights, and analysis as these matches unfold on this action-packed New Year's Day in the Premier League![1][2][4]