Premier League live updates: Sunderland-Man City underway, Liverpool-Leeds scoreless
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Premier League Live Updates: Liverpool-Leeds, Sunderland-Man City
By ESPN Staff | January 1, 2026
On New Year's Day, the Premier League kicks off with thrilling matchups, including Liverpool vs. Leeds United at Anfield (12:30 PM ET, USA Network) and Sunderland vs. Manchester City at the Stadium of Light (3:00 PM ET, USA Network). Both games feature over/under lines of 2.5 goals, with Liverpool favored at -180 against Leeds and City heavy favorites at -240 over Sunderland.[3][4]
Current Standings Snapshot
| Team | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | +25 | 45 |
| Man City | 18 | 13 | 1 | 4 | +26 | 40 |
| Liverpool | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | +4 | 32 |
| Sunderland | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | +2 | 28 |
| Leeds | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | - | 20 |
Matchday Buzz: Liverpool (10-2-6, 32 pts) host struggling Leeds (5-5-8, 20 pts) in a Merseyside regional clash. Meanwhile, second-placed Man City aim to close the gap on leaders Arsenal when they face mid-table Sunderland.[3][5] Live scores, highlights, and stats are available on ESPN, with Peacock and USA Network broadcasts.[3]
Transfer Headlines
- Chelsea confirm Enzo Maresca's exit amid poor PL form, ahead of their Man City clash.[6][7]
- Tottenham's Brennan Johnson agrees £35m move to Crystal Palace.[5][6]
- Aston Villa sign Brazilian wonderkid Alysson Edward, 19, from Grêmio.[5][6]
- Liverpool eye Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga; Mohamed Salah linked to Roma.[4]
Other fixtures include Crystal Palace vs. Fulham and Brentford vs. Tottenham. Stay tuned for real-time updates as the action unfolds on this packed Boxing Day slate extension into 2026.[1][2][3] (Word count: 298)