Leeds v Liverpool: Line-ups, stats and preview

Leeds v Liverpool preview

Leeds moved out of the bottom three with a win over Chelsea in midweek and now face the faltering Premier League champions.

Leeds have won just one of the last 12 league meetings of the sides but know that another three points will do their chances of survival the world of good leading into Christmas.

Manager Daniel Farke said: “There is no replacement for wins. To win in this manner against Chelsea – it was well-deserved – is good for the mood and confidence. We are always optimistic.

“It’s normal that the mood drifted a bit [during a run of six defeats in seven matches], but it should be like this at a club like this. Liverpool are still a top-class side and the reigning champions. There is lots of fluctuation and, over the course of 38 games, you will have times when you don’t have your best performance.

“I have no doubt that once we come to the crunch time of the season, they will be back and fight for the title and Champions League. Every team has ups and downs.”

Arne Slot’s side were fortunate to draw with Sunderland in midweek and go into the weekend 11 points behind leaders Arsenal.

Leeds v Liverpool team news

Leeds will check on strikers Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Lukas Nmecha who were both struggling late on against Chelsea.

Daniel James and Sean Longstaff remain out as manager Farke looks to rotate his side where he can.

Farke said: “It’s about finding a balance and normal that we rotate. There might be some new players in the starting line up. Ao Tanaka is a bit tricky because he’s played both games. He was in the ice bath [on Thursday].”

Arne Slot must decide if Mo Salah deserves a recall and may also look to rest some players with more Champions League action on the horizon.

Conor Bradley could return at right-back.

Leeds United v Liverpool predicted lineups

Leeds United starting XI: Perri; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Gruev, Ampadu, Gudmundsson; Piroe, Okafor

Liverpool starting XI: Alisson; Bradley, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Chiesa; Ekitike

How to watch Leeds v Liverpool: TV channel, online live streams

Leeds v Liverpool kicks off at 17:30 GMT (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT) on Saturday and is being shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.

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Leeds v Liverpool stats

• Leeds have won one of their last 12 Premier League games against Liverpool (D3 L8), beating them 2-1 at Anfield in October 2022
• The Whites have won one of their last 16 Premier League games against the reigning champions (D4 L11), winning 3-2 at Arsenal in May 2003. At home, they’re winless in eight (D2 L6) since a 1-0 win against Arsenal in May 1999
• They last won consecutive matches in the top-flight in October/November 2022, one of which came against Liverpool
• Following goals against Manchester City and Chelsea, Calvert-Lewin is looking to score in three consecutive Premier League appearances for the first time since August 2021
• Liverpool are unbeaten in their last six Premier League away games against Leeds (W4 D2), winning 6-1 on their last visit to Elland Road in April 2023
• The Reds’ last two Premier League victories against Leeds have been by 6-0 and 6-1 scorelines. Only Arsenal have scored 6+ goals against an opponent in three different Premier League games before (vs Blackburn Rovers)
• They have lost seven of their last 11 Premier League away games (W4), with only Fulham and Wolves (8 each) losing more since the start of April. Their previous seven away defeats had come over a 45-game spell between January 2023 and February 2025
• Slot’s side have won all seven Premier League games in which they’ve scored first this season, with only Arsenal (9) having a better 100% win record. However, they have lost six of their seven games when conceding first this term (D1)
• Salah has nine goals in six Premier League games against Leeds, with only Alan Shearer (20) and Thierry Henry (10) netting more against them
• No team has had more different players create 20+ chances than Liverpool in the Premier League this season (4, level with Chelsea) – Mohamed Salah (28), Cody Gakpo (25), Dominik Szoboszlai (24) and Florian Wirtz (20)

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