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Just weeks after their spectacular six-goal draw at Elland Road, Liverpool And Leeds meet again at Anfield for New Year’s Day Premier League shock.
Liverpool enter the competition on the back of a four-match winning run in all competitions after beating Wolves 2-1, while Leeds extended their unbeaten run to five matches after a 1-1 draw at Sunderland.
Although Wolves pushed them hard at Molineux, Liverpool ultimately had enough quality to prevail, with quick second-half goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Florian Wirtz sealing the points.
The victory marked Liverpool’s fourth consecutive victory in all competitions and their third consecutive league victory, moving them into the top four of the Premier League and restoring optimism around Anfield.
The Reds also boast an outstanding New Year’s record, having not lost a Premier League match on January 1 since 2005, winning five and drawing one of their six league matches played on that date since then.
Leeds, meanwhile, arrive with their own momentum after rebuilding a five-game unbeaten run, which has given them some breathing room above the relegation zone.
Their draw at Sunderland was respectable, but it extended a worrying away run which now stands at six league matches without a win, during which they have also failed to keep a clean sheet.
The Whites were delighted to take a point from the 3-3 draw against Liverpool in December, and after winning 2-1 at Anfield in 2022, they now have the opportunity to make it back-to-back league victories at this stadium for the first time in their history.
Team news for Liverpool vs Leeds
Liverpool will welcome Dominik Szoboszlai back into the squad after serving a suspension, and the midfielder is expected to return to the starting lineup.
Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo remain sidelined with muscle and ankle problems respectively, while Mohamed Salah is on international duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Alexander Isak and Giovanni Leoni are also unavailable due to injury, while Cody Gakpo is expected to start on the bench again.
Leeds face a major defensive problem after Joe Rodon was forced off the field with an ankle injury against Sunderland, and the centre-back is expected to miss this trip to Anfield.
Sean Longstaff and Daniel James also remain unavailable, while Ao Tanaka could be brought into midfield if Daniel Farke chooses to move away from his usual three-man defence.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to lead the line after becoming the first Leeds player to score in six consecutive Premier League matches.
Expected line-ups for Liverpool vs Leeds
Liverpool: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Szoboszlai, Mac Allister, Wirtz; Ékiti
Leeds: Perri; Bogle, Struijk, Bijol, Gudmundsson; Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka; Aaronson, Calvert-Lewin, Okafor
How to watch Liverpool vs Leeds: TV channel, online streaming
Kick-off on Thursday will be at 5:30 p.m. GMT (12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event.
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Liverpool-Leeds match statistics
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six Premier League matches
• Liverpool have won four consecutive matches in all competitions
• Liverpool have not lost a Premier League match on January 1 since 2005
• Leeds are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches
• Leeds have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive league matches
• Both teams have scored in each of Leeds’ last eight matches
• Liverpool and Leeds drew 3-3 in the reverse fixture earlier this season.
• Leeds have won just one of their last 16 away league matches against the reigning champions.
Prediction
Liverpool 3-1 Leeds United
Leeds’ recent scoreline suggests they can trouble Liverpool, particularly at set pieces, where the hosts have shown some vulnerability.
However, Rodon’s likely absence and a possible tactical shake-up could weaken the visitors defensively, and Liverpool’s attacking depth should prove decisive as they look to start the new year with another home victory.
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