Liverpool were held to a goalless draw at home by Leeds as 2026 began in frustrating fashion for Arne Slot’s side. It was the first time Liverpool have been involved in a 0-0 draw in the Premier League for 117 matches, as Leeds’ plan worked a treat.

Was Hugo Ekitike guilty of the miss of the season so far? The 23-year-old has been an undoubted success in a difficult campaign for Liverpool but there was no getting away from the fact that his wayward header – when he had to score – summed up how toothless they were in a goalless draw at home to Leeds United.

Born in Liverpool and raised through the academy since Under-9 level, Norris impressed at youth level for the Reds and was handed his first-team debut in the infamous 5–0 defeat to Aston Villa in the 2018–19 Carabao Cup quarter-final, coming off the bench for a youthful Reds side deputing for the seniors while they were away at the Club World Cup.

Liverpool have confirmed their first deal of the January transfer window. They've allowed youngster James Norris to leave the club on a permanent basis, joining Irish side Shelbourne. He spent the majority of 2025 at the club in a successful loan spell and has now signed a permanent contract.

Liverpool has labored to a 0-0 home draw with Leeds in the Premier League, extending its unbeaten run to eight games but underwhelming again amid key absences up front.

While Kepa has struggled under the weight of that reputation, Alisson has flourished at Anfield. Widely hailed as one of the world’s best goalkeepers during his Liverpool tenure and currently sits on 99 clean sheets from 242 Premier League appearances.

Set pieces have been an area of glaring weakness for Liverpool so far this season and the decision was taken that a change was required.

Liverpool have tabled an offer to sign Sheffield Wednesday star Yisa Alao ahead of Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail.

Leeds striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin briefly celebrated what he thought was the winning goal in the 81st minute when he latched onto a pass from Noah Okafor and lifted the ball over onrushing goalkeeper Alisson Becker, but it was ruled out for offside.

Team news confirmed from Anfield as Arne Slot makes three changes for Liverpool's visit of Leeds United in the Premier League

Van Dijk made history in 2025 by becoming the first Dutchman to lift the Premier League title and went on to show his exemplary leadership qualities in incredibly tough moments.