January 01, (THEWILL) — Liverpool’s four-match winning run came to an end at Anfield after a goalless draw with Leeds United on Thursday. The result also ended the Reds’ 20-match scoring streak in this fixture.
Leeds were not intimidated by the occasion and knocked the ball around with confidence, though top scorer Dominic Calvert-Lewin remained on the bench.
Florian Wirtz nearly broke the deadlock when Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri spilled a shot from Hugo Ekitike, but the visitors’ back-five remained resolute throughout.
Leeds were handed a gilt-edged opportunity when Alisson’s poor clearance found Ethan Ampadu, whose tame shot was saved despite an open goal.
The second half lacked fluency, with chances scarce for both sides.
Virgil van Dijk saw a header drift wide, whilst Ekitike and Cody Gakpo failed to trouble Perri late on. Jeremie Frimpong battled with Ilia Gruev on one flank, whilst Andrew Robertson tussled with James Justin on the other.
Anfield briefly fell silent when Calvert-Lewin put the ball in the net, only for the offside flag to spare Liverpool. The hosts could not capitalise on that reprieve and were forced to settle for a point.
Liverpool have now lost just one of their last 16 meetings with Leeds, recording 10 wins and five draws in that period.
Leeds remain winless at home this season, with their sole away victory coming at Wolves, but have extended their unbeaten run to six matches.
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