Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Liverpool welcome Leeds United to Anfield in the Premier League with Oliver Holt reporting from the ground.

19:53

'Ninety minutes we will never get back'

Ninety minutes of our lives we'll never get back. A drab game but another step forward for Leeds and a night of frustration and absent inspiration for Liverpool.
19:49

Justin: 'A pat on the back for us'

James Justin, Leeds defender, Sky Sports:

It was a good battle and they're a great side. They've not been at their best this season but with the quality they have, they can unlock you at any moment.
So yeah - pat on the back for us.
Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike, right, and Leeds' James Justin, center, challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

19:41

Sturridge: 'Liverpool looked tired'

Daniel Sturridge, former Liverpool forward, Sky Sports:

They'll be disappointed with that performance. They looked a little bit tired, they lacked that sharpness.
There wasn't much from them, threatening Leeds. They controlled it quite well but they didn't have that creative sharpness.
Liverpool's Alexis Mac Allister reacts at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and Leeds United in Liverpool, England, Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

19:35

Carragher: 'Performances will have to improve'

Jamie Carragher, former Liverpool defender, Sky Sports:

I mentioned before the game that this was a big opportunity for Liverpool when you consider some of the results this week, namely for Manchester United and Chelsea.
As l said throughout the game, Liverpool are on a decent run but performances will have to improve in the second half of the season to make sure Liverpool play in the Champions League next season.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool appears dejected after the final whistle of the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on January 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

19:29, 90'

FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham

And that is that in south London too, with Fulham picking up a handy point away from home to keep their grip on a top-half position.

Tom Cairney's goal cancels out JP Mateta's opener... disappointment for Palace.

19:28

Liverpool held

The Leeds back five enjoy a group hug at the full-time whistle as they celebrate keeping Liverpool out.

A great performance from Leeds but, make no mistake, that is two points dropped for the Reds.

It's Leeds' first away clean sheet.

Reaction - and Ollie's take from the ground - to follow.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 01: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, speaks to Referee Chris Kavanagh following the Premier League match between Liverpool and Leeds United at Anfield on January 01, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

19:25, 96'

FULL-TIME: Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

Ekitike wins Liverpool a corner as he squirms his way through in the box. Justin heads clear.

There really is just no way through. Struijk clears Ngumoha's cross.

And that's the full-time whistle. Liverpool fail to find a way through.

And that's all, folks.

19:21, 94'

Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

Liverpool want a penalty as Chiesa goes to ground under pressure from Gundmundsson, who does have a fistful of the Italian's shirt, but nothing going there.

Tanaka comes on for Leeds. Gruev is off.

Just a matter of chances left for Liverpool, surely..

19:19, 90'

Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

Liverpool are probing and probing but Leeds, as they have done all night, continue to defend so well.

Stach with a couple of efforts and he should maybe do better with the first! It ends with a sliced effort heading over.

Six minutes added on.

19:13, 80'

Goal:Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham (Cairney 80')

Oh, it's lovely.

Fulham draw level at Palace and it's Tom Cairney with a gorgeous effort from distance. He curls in after good work from Robinson, and we are all square again in south London!

19:12, 85'

INJURY! Liverpool 0-0 Leeds

We've got an injury here for Leeds and it's Bornauw, who set up the chance, going off. Bogle on and he goes to win back, with James Justin slotting into the back three.

Liverpool cannot get out here and the home fans are losing it. Mac Allister's cross is all the way out for a goal kick.

Frimpong makes way for Ngumoha.

Key Updates
  • FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham
  • FULL-TIME: Liverpool 0-0 Leeds
  • Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham (Cairney 80')
  • Crystal Palace 1-0 Fulham (Mateta 39')
  • Fulham team news: Wilson STARTS
  • Crystal Palace team news: Richards OUT
  • Leeds team news: Calvert-Lewin BENCHED
  • Liverpool team news: Frimpong STARTS

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