In a 0-0 draw at Anfield, Liverpool missed an opportunity to secure their spot in the Premier League top four because they lacked the firepower to defeat a significantly improved Leeds team.
Although Arne Slot’s team has now won nine straight games, Leeds easily held out to move seven points clear of the relegation zone, making them pay for the most recent in a string of poor performances.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s late goal, which was disallowed, gave the visitors the best chance to win the match, according to AFP.
In the race for a spot in the Champions League next season, Liverpool is already three points ahead of Chelsea and Manchester United.
Daniel Farke, the manager of Leeds, made four changes, leaving the in-form Calvert-Lewin on the bench in anticipation of his team’s match against bitter rivals Manchester United tomorrow.
Due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations and Alexander Isak’s injury, Mohamed Salah was not available for Liverpool.
The Reds seldom ever threatened to break the impasse, thus the loss of the two Premier League top scorers from the previous campaign was felt.
Midway through the first half, Hugo Ekitike horribly mishandled his header from Jeremie Frimpong’s powerful cross, wasting their best opportunity.
Two encounters with the Premier League winners have been part of Leeds’ six-game winning streak that has lifted them out of the relegation zone.
This time, Daniel Farke’s team’s defensive organization vexed the Reds, which is a sharp contrast to the 3-3 drama that took place between the two teams just over three weeks ago.
Calvert-Lewin nearly extended his goal-scoring run as the visitors came within inches of winning all three points.
The former Everton striker was denied his first goal at Anfield after straying slightly offside ten minutes from time. He had scored in his six prior appearances.
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