Liverpool host Leeds United on Thursday, less than a month since their last meeting at Elland Road. An awful lot has changed in the interim, though. Back on December 6, it appeared as if the wheels had well and truly come off Liverpool's season,

Fulham had gone in front after 17 minutes. A ball out from the back by Jorge Cuenca was diverted over the top via a devilish flick from Raúl Jiménez, and racing onto it was Harry Wilson, able to get his shot off before Ryan Gravenberch could get across and finishing into the corner past Alisson.

Following up last year's Premier League title has proven exceedingly difficult for Liverpool in the 2025/26 season. The Reds experienced a brutal start to the campaign, down in the bottom half of the table for much of the 2025 calendar year.

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Fulham are aiming to prey upon any uncertainty and secure back-to-back wins over Liverpool for the first time since 2012, with Marco Silva’s side feeling confident ahead of the upcoming battle. They’re unbeaten in four matches in the Premier League and have won three of those outings, moving them within just six points of Slot’s side.

Recent league wins over Brighton, Tottenham and Wolves papered over the cracks in patchy performances as the champions climbed back into the top four. But against Leeds, there was no hiding place. The new-look Liverpool was supposed to be built for assignments like this.

Liverpool and Leeds United have a history of classic encounters, with their long-running rivalry established during the 1960s and 1970s. Both clubs were crowned champions on England under Bill Shankly and Don Revie respectively and clashes between the clubs are not to be missed.

Ever since Stefan Bajcetic impressed in his early Liverpool days at the beginning of the 2022/23 season, Reds fans have been clamoring for the 21-year-old to see more time. Unfortunately, injuries have hampered his ability to get on the field since returning from a loan spell at Red Bull Salzburg.

Liverpool have been held to a goalless draw by Leeds United in the Premier League at Anfield. Hugo Ekitike was lively during the first half, but missed a huge chance from a few yards out after Jeremie Frimpong had swung an effort at goal.

Liverpool are currently short of forward options and there aren't very many solutions available.Hugo Ekitike is the only striker that's fit, Cody Gakpo and Rio Ngumoha are still operating down the