Liverpool were forced to settle for a point after a dogged Leeds United defense and a disallowed Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal ensured a goalless draw at Anfield.
Liverpool’s winning momentum was halted on New Year’s Day as they were held to a 0-0 draw by a resilient Leeds United at Anfield.
Despite dominating possession and recording 18 shots, Arne Slot’s side struggled to penetrate a disciplined five-man Leeds defense.
The result was a missed opportunity for the hosts, who failed to capitalize on the chance to close the gap on third-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League standings.
The match lacked the clinical edge typically seen from the Reds, even with summer signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong providing sparks of creativity.
Frimpong was particularly active in the Mohamed Salah role, consistently driving to the byline, but his delivery often went unrewarded.
Leeds, meanwhile, prioritized defensive solidity, earning their first clean sheet since August under Daniel Farke and extending their current unbeaten run to six matches.
The game’s most dramatic moment came late in the second half when former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, introduced as a substitute, appeared to score the winner.
However, the goal was promptly ruled out by an offside flag, sparing Liverpool a home defeat.
While the hosts showed improvement in defending set-pieces, their patient build-up play ultimately failed to unpick Farke’s organized side, leaving Anfield in a state of frustration.