A look at some of the moments missed from Liverpool's goalless draw with Leeds United at Anfield on New Year's Day
Alisson Becker greets a young Liverpool fan and provides his match-worn shirt after the goalless draw with Leeds United, January 1, 2026
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Liverpool's unbeaten run was extended to eight games courtesy of a goalless draw with Leeds United on New Year's Day. The Reds were unable to break down a Leeds side who have now taken two points from the champions this season after their 3-3 draw at Elland Road just a few weeks ago.
It means Arne Slot's side now head to Fulham on Sunday just three points clear of managerless Chelsea and six behind Aston Villa, who were swatted aside by league leaders Arsenal earlier this week.
But you knew all of that, right? What you might have missed, however, were a series of intriguing subplots on the night as Liverpool recorded their first 0-0 draw for over two years. Here, as ever, are the best 'moments missed' from the night.
Konate too strong
Deep down, Brenden Aaronson will have known he was on a hiding to nothing going shoulder to shoulder with the powerful Ibrahima Konate.
And when the Liverpool defender left him in a heap near the touchline, there was little the Leeds playmaker could do but try and demand a free-kick for being outmuscled.
Aaronson, who was an influential figure for the Whites in both draws with the Reds this season, was simply not strong enough in the challenge against the centre-back and after he had leapt to his feet near the touchline, the American vented his frustrations at the fourth official, clearly irked that he wasn't given the free-kick.
Konate, though, was simply too powerful as he sent his opposite number sprawling. Aaronson's fumes cut little ice with the officials.
Alisson hands it over
Having kept his 100th clean sheet as Liverpool's goalkeeper, becoming just the fifth to do so in the process, Alisson Becker might have felt entitled to keep the match-worn jersey as a momento.
It's unclear, in fact, if the Brazil international knew about the milestone at full-time but as he made his way towards the tunnel at Anfield, a fan's cardboard sign was enough to catch the eye of the Reds' No.1.
Being the true gent that he is, Alisson removed his shirt and handed it to the young supporter in question, undoubtedly making a difficult evening a bit more memorable as a result. Happy New Year.
Boos for Calvert-Lewin
The festive season may be over, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin still found himself unwittingly in the role of the pantomime villain after his introduction as a second-half substitute.
The striker was brought on by Daniel Farke after the break to the sound of huge boos around Anfield as the Liverpool fans in attendance reminded him, in no uncertain terms, of his allegiances to previous club Everton.
After the boos had subsided there was an unflattering reference to the colours of the Everton strip too, which cannot be repeated on the family-friendly pages of the ECHO. We're sure you can get the gist.
In fairness to Calvert-Lewin, the hostile reception didn't affect him and he nearly nicked the winner had he not strayed just a fraction offside late on before scoring past Alisson.
Frimpong embraced
Jeremie Frimpong was busy undertaking a post-match interview with the written press when he was spotted by what was purported to be the parent of international colleague Ryan Gravenberch.
As the versatile Netherlands man chatted to reporters, he was jokingly informed by Mr Gravenberch that he had forgotten who he was now he was a star of the Premier League.
Frimpong quickly rejected that tongue-in-cheek claim as the smiles widened and they shared a hug.
As the pair embraced, the Reds defender ended his appearance in the mixed zone with a high five and a chat as they nudged nearer the players' lounge. It's easy to see why the affable Dutchman is so popular behind the scenes.