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LEEDS UNITED 1-1 LIVERPOOL: KLOPP’S SIDE DENIED BY LATE LLORENTE HEADER
SMA NEWS – Premier League
Liverpool’s top four hopes suffered a significant wobble following a 1-1 draw at Leeds United in a match that took place in the shadow of the furore created by the proposed European Super League.
Tensions were high amongst pundits and supporters leading into the contest and the home side’s players warmed up for battle sporting t-shirts with ‘Earn it’ and ‘Football is for the fans’ emblazoned across them.
However, it was Liverpool who bossed the first period and they deservedly went ahead just past the half hour when Sadio Mane tucked in his first league goal since January courtesy of Trent Alexander Arnold’s wonderful run and pass.
Leeds were much sharper after the interval but were thwarted by several fine saves by Alisson and also saw a lobbed attempt from Patrick Bamford come back off the crossbar. The hosts were clearly worthy of a point and snatched it three minutes from time when Diego Llorente headed in his first Leeds goal from a corner.
The result sees the Reds miss the chance to move up to fourth spot. They remain sixth, two points adrift of West Ham. Leeds stay 10th.
Next up, Liverpool host Newcastle on Saturday while Leeds are at home to Manchester United 24 hours later.
