Liverpool welcome Leeds United to Anfield for a Premier League showdown on New Year's Day, with both sides looking to start 2026 with a crucial victory.
The match kicks off at 5:30pm GMT on Thursday 1 January at Liverpool's famous home ground. This fixture promises drama, following a thrilling 3-3 draw between the sides earlier in December, where Leeds scored a stoppage-time equaliser after Liverpool had twice held leads.
How to Watch the Match Live on TV and Streaming
For viewers in the United Kingdom, the game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage begins at 5pm, half an hour before kick-off.
Subscribers can also stream the action via the Sky Go app. If you are not a Sky customer, you can purchase a NOWTV Day Pass to gain access to the live coverage without a full subscription.
Team News and Predicted Line-Ups
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has some selection decisions to make. Forward Cody Gakpo made his return from the bench in the weekend win over Wolves and could start, potentially in place of Federico Chiesa. Midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is available again after serving a suspension.
The Reds remain without key forward Mohamed Salah, who is on international duty with Egypt at the Africa Cup of Nations. Wataru Endo and Joe Gomez are also doubts, while Alexander Isak remains a long-term absentee.
Leeds, who earned a solid point away at Sunderland last time out, have significant injury concerns. Defender Joe Rodon, midfielder Sean Longstaff and attacker Daniel James are all ruled out until at least mid-January.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to lead the line for the visitors, having scored seven goals in his last six Premier League appearances.
Expected Starting Teams
Liverpool predicted XI: Alisson; Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez; Gravenberch, Szoboszlai, Jones; Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekiteke.
Leeds United predicted XI: Sa; Perri; Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Aaronson, Ampadu, Stach, Gudmundsson; Okafor, Calvert-Lewin.
This match represents a key opportunity for Liverpool to continue their winning momentum after three consecutive league victories, while Leeds will be aiming to replicate their resilient performance from the reverse fixture and cause an upset at Anfield.
