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Liverpool Frustrated as Leeds Execute Defensive Plan at AnfieldLiverpool were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Leeds United at Anfield, a result that exposed persistent attacking
The unbeaten run has been stellar, but if there is one match the Leeds faithful could pick to win all season, it would be Sunday’s at Elland Road, where their most-loathed rivals, Manchester United, will travel for a first meeting in 2025-26. Confidence could scarcely be higher as Leeds return home.
Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at home by Leeds as 2026 began in frustrating fashion for Arne Slot’s side. It was the first time Liverpool have been involved in a 0-0 draw in the Premier League for 117 matches, as Leeds’ plan worked a treat.
Will we see a back three or a back four from Amorim? Will the break in starts affect Calvert-Lewin's momentum?
If Leeds United supporters could pick one match to win all season, a great many would agree on Manchester United’s visit to Elland Road. Not only are their cross-pennine neighbours their most hated rivals, but their visits have become a rare event in West Yorkshire.
"Leeds days" is believed to have first sprung up on Korean online forums in the 2000s, after one of the country's best players - Park Ji Sung - joined Manchester United a year after Smith. With the internet and interest in English football booming in South Korea, the conditions for the phrase to spread were ripe.
Devoid of the swagger that marked last season's title run, Liverpool's draw with Leeds showed how much work remains for Arne Slot.
Leeds United take on Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon at Elland Road in a crucial clash at this stage of the season. And Betfair are offering new customers a massive