Leeds United produced a magnificent defensive performance to keep Liverpool at bay and earn a 0-0 draw on Thursday. A slightly rotated whites outfit stood tall against the reigning Premier League champions to extend their unbeaten run to six games.
Leeds didn’t offer much going forward in the first-half but defended well, with chances few and far between. Hugo Ekitike had the hosts’ best opportunity, his close-range header eventually bouncing off Lucas Perri’s head, while Ethan Ampadu tested Alisson with a long-distance effort following a mistake from the goalkeeper.
Much of the second-half played out in similar fashion, with Leeds happy to defend and Liverpool struggling to create anything of note despite their dominance of possession. Farke’s side were pinned back a little more going into the closing stages but kept it tight, with an outstanding defensive performance earning them a point.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at Anfield to watch the action. Here are his Leeds United player ratings...
13. Sub: Noah Okafor
7 - Another who made an impact, caused problems on the left. Final ball was missing. | Getty Images
14. Sub: Jayden Bogle
NA - Came on for the late stages and faced a tricky customer with plenty of skill. Did his bit as Leeds dug in for the point. | AFP via Getty Images
15. Sub: Ao Tanaka
NA - Could have sent Leeds on the counter but picked the wrong pass. Got his foot in in the middle to help disrupt Liverpool in the final moments. | AFP via Getty Images
16. Referee: Chris Kavanagh
2 - Oh dear. Oh dear, oh dear. Denied Stach a free-kick for no real reason in the first half, got too many decisions wrong and didn't take enough action on Perri's time wasting at any stage. Did resist home pressure to give penalties and he looked smart enough in his kit so he gets two marks. | Getty Images