🔗 Share this article The Whites Keep The Reds at Bay to Secure Hard-Fought Draw at Anfield Two undefeated records remained intact at Anfield, but only one team could take genuine contentment from the result. Daniel Farke's men executed a textbook strategy of stifling and restricting the hosts, with the maiden goalless draw of Arne Slot's reign highlighting the lingering limitations behind the reigning title holders' latest recovery. Defensive Display Secures Crucial Point A drab scoreless stalemate, the first in 84 matches for Liverpool, was primarily attributable to the immense solidity of the excellent defensive duo Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk, combined with the Anfield side's inability to break down a well-drilled Leeds unit. Liverpool were limited to speculative half-chances, and a sprinkling of boos echoed around the stadium at the full-time whistle on a sluggish display. "Should I don't use the entire squad and we have a schedule like this, I would not make changes," Daniel Farke stated. "With a footballer like Dominic I have to look after him. We all know his recent history was challenging. He is in incredible shape but it's vital I look after him and sometimes the head needs to prevail over the heart." The Hosts' Frustration in the Final Third Liverpool at first showed more zip and precision than in previous outings, with the right wing-back influential on the right side. However, clear-cut chances were scarce. Their best moments in the opening half involved forward Hugo Ekitiké. Following a smart exchange with Curtis Jones, the France forward drifted infield and forced a stop from goalkeeper Lucas Perri at his near post. The Leeds' goalkeeper spilled the shot, needing a timely intervention from James Justin to prevent Florian Wirtz tapping in the loose ball. Ekitiké later sprinted clear onto a long ball but was impeded by Jaka Bijol; despite not going down, his shouts for a spot-kick were dismissed. Spurned Chances Prove Costly Ekitiké's evening was compounded when he failed to hit the target with his best opening. Meeting a pacy Frimpong cross in the goal area, the attacker misdirected a glance that struck the goalkeeper while facing an unguarded net. For Leeds, their clearest opportunity came from an Alisson error. The Brazilian shot-stopper played a careless pass straight to disruptor Ethan Ampadu, whose first-time effort back down the centre was saved by the recovering Alisson. Turgid Final Stages The contest descended into a bitty affair, low on quality. The midfielder, back from a ban, tested Perri from range. The resulting rebound resulted in Ampadu handling the ball, awarding the hosts a free-kick in a dangerous position, which Wirtz sent into the defence. The Liverpool manager made a three change to inject urgency, and moments later Virgil van Dijk came close to heading his side in front from a corner, his effort bouncing just wide the post. Late introduction Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had continued his goal streak for Leeds in the final minutes, but his finish was flagged out for a marginal offside call. Ultimately, the two teams had to settle for a single of the points.