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Liverpool’s 1-1 draw against Sunderland did little to ease the pressure on Arne Slot, and with another crucial week ahead, he will be desperate for a positive result on Saturday.
Standing in their way is a Leeds United side that suddenly looks revitalised and confident in their battle to avoid an immediate return to the Championship.
A win at West Ham and a home draw against high-flying Sunderland have steadied the Reds after a difficult run, while Liverpool’s performances still fall short of the high standards set last season.
They needed a late own goal to rescue a point at home to the Black Cats, and only Federico Chiesa’s goal-line clearance prevented them from losing it at the death.
The Reds sit 9th in the table with 22 points and remain in need of momentum.
Leeds appeared in serious trouble after three consecutive defeats, and with Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool lined up next, their situation looked bleak.
But after pushing City close in a narrow late defeat and then thumping Chelsea 3–1 in midweek, Daniel Farke’s side will fully believe they can get something at Elland Road this weekend.
They currently sit 17th with 14 points.
In their most recent outing, Leeds beat Chelsea 3–1, continuing their upturn in form.
Historically, Liverpool hold the advantage in this fixture.
The two sides have met 121 times, with Liverpool winning 62 compared to Leeds’ 28.
At Elland Road, Liverpool also lead the head-to-head with 24 wins from 59 matches, while Leeds have claimed 18 victories.
Below is Liverpool’s predicted team to face Leeds United:
Alisson; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike.
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