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Dec 9, 2025
Leeds United vs Liverpool - Preview, Lineups, Where To Watch
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Leeds United welcome Liverpool to Elland Road in a Premier League clash which comes at a crucial point for both sides' league campaigns.
The hosts got the Elland Road crowd bouncing with their 3-1 win over Premier League giants Chelsea on Wednesday night. It was the culmination of the performance they put on in the second half against Manchester City last weekend.
Daniel Farke went with a 3-5-2 formation which looks to have suited his players perfectly and the boss believes Jaka Bijol especially is the right fit for his role.
The new system is now set for another test against defending champions Liverpool, though the visitors arrive a pale shadow of the side the Leeds faithful will have expected to see when the fixture list was released.
Liverpool are struggling and even though results have seen an upturn with a win and a draw, performance levels are still cause for real concern, as is how the Reds defend set pieces, something which has already caused one legend to sound the alarm for the Leeds game.
There is also the Elland Road effect, with the atmosphere expected to be fierce, and that has left another Liverpool legend looking at it as a key factor in the game.
With Arne Slot under pressure still and questions increasingly being asked over how he can oversee such disastrous form from the reigning champions on the back of a record transfer spend, the Dutchman will know how key this clash is.
A key determining factor heading into the game could be fatigue. Both teams will be playing their third game in the space of a week, with the Reds having even taken part in the Champions League.
Leeds do have question marks over both Lukas Nmecha and Dominic Calvert-Lewin, but the Whites will surely do everything to get the pair on the pitch given the threat they have posed in recent games.
If either misses out, Joel Piroe will be desperately hoping he can get his opportunity, with chances being limited for last season's Championship top scorer.
Farke is expected to
