Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's last win at Anfield back in April 2001. PIC: PAEnjoy these memories from Leeds United's last win at Anfield back in April 2001. PIC: PA
Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's last win at Anfield back in April 2001. PIC: PA

Memories from the last time Leeds United won at Anfield

"I thought we were excellent because we had to come here and win, and totally deserved to do so," reflected David O'Leary.

You need to rewind back nearly two decades for the last time the Whites beat Liverpool in their own back yard. Leeds did just that at on Friday the 13th in April 2001 thanks to goals from Rio Ferdinand and Lee Bowyer. The result opened up a crucial six-point gap between the Whites and the Reds in the scramble for Champions League places behind Manchester United and Arsenal. But Leeds would ultimately miss out finishing fourth just one point behind Liverpool. Enjoy these photos, published courtesy of PA and Varley Picture Agency, charting a famous win sure to evoke happy memories. READ MORE: 18 memories from Leeds United's Champions League adventure during the 2000s

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