Overview
- A 0-0 draw with Leeds at Anfield extended Liverpool’s unbeaten run to eight matches and kept them fourth, six points off third-place Aston Villa and 12 behind leaders Arsenal.
- Captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged Liverpool “didn’t create enough” to win but told supporters there is no reason for the squad to lose confidence.
- Arne Slot described the campaign as a “constant battle,” saying fourth is a fair reflection and admitting his side is struggling to turn heavy possession into chances.
- Selection updates include Mohamed Salah at AFCON, Alexander Isak still out injured, Florian Wirtz managing a hamstring issue after limited training, and Joe Gomez returning to training; Wataru Endo is targeting an early-January return from a knock.
- Liverpool visit Fulham on Sunday at Craven Cottage (3:30 p.m. GMT) with Craig Pawson refereeing and Andy Madley on VAR, as fan and media scrutiny of the team’s attacking identity continues and one journalist suggested Slot’s job could be at risk if performances do not improve.