Overview
- Liverpool dominated with 68% possession and a 14–2 shot advantage but could not find a finish.
- The result moves Leeds to 21 points, opening a seven-point cushion over West Ham in the relegation zone.
- Mohamed Salah’s Africa Cup of Nations duty and Alexander Isak’s continued absence limited Liverpool’s attacking options.
- Leeds defended deep throughout, with a second‑half Calvert-Lewin strike ruled out for offside after he came on.
- The match opened the Premier League’s New Year slate and was shown in Brazil on Disney+ and ESPN.