Following requests from Leeds United, the Premier League has indefinitely postponed this fixture to a later date. 

The clash between a Covid hit Liverpool and an injury-ravaged Leeds United could very well go in favour of the hosts as Liverpool are in no mood to drop points. Leeds United, with the kind of injuries, poor form and Bielsa's attacking brand of football all falling into the picture do not really stand a chance against a Liverpool side that is also struck with specific problems. 

While Liverpool ran riot on Leeds at Elland Road earlier this year, the Yorkshire outfit did field their top goal scorer in Patrick Bamford and a host of other players. However, this time around, their players walking in and out of the treatment room are slowly amounting to double figures and facing a team as big as Liverpool are two situations that might not favour the Elland Road faithful that continue singing songs and rally behind their team.

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The Premier League has come under severe criticism for continuing the league despite the rising numbers of Covid-19 cases. The league, whose share of vaccinated players is much lower than all the other major European leagues, had to postpone several fixtures due to Covid-19. However, both Liverpool and Leeds saw their games being played as Liverpool were put to the test by Spurs in a 2-2 draw and Leeds lost a home game against in-form Arsenal.

So considering the faith of Leeds and also the unpredictable nature of Premier League football, football betting is something that many would possibly consider. Hence, if you are one among them and want to showcase your footballing knowledge, you require the services of BritainBet. 

Date and Venue

Liverpool is set to play against Leeds United on the 26th of December 2021 and the game is going to be held at Anfield.

Liverpool vs Leeds United: Team Analysis

1. Will El Loco ever change?

Marcelo Bielsa has always been praised by leading experts in the world of football. His attacking style of football has always been a high-risk high-reward system that worked well for Leeds during the earlier stages of his managerial career at the Yorkshire club. It also sewed the seeds of greatness when a newly promoted side in Leeds United surprised the big clubs of English football by finishing 9th in the Premier League during their first season back in 2020.

However, a major part of their success was due to leading players like Kalvin Phillips, Patrick Bamford, Liam Cooper and Raphinha among others. Out of these players, only Raphinha has been a consistent force in Bielsa’s side with the rest suffering from injuries and staying out of the squad for a large part of the season. So will the absence of these players and more finally convince Bielsa to change to a defensive style of football? 

While we can always ask questions, only El Loco can choose what to do and how to go about doing it. 

2. An Unhappy Jurgen Klopp or a happy Jurgen Klopp?

Jurgen Klopp has been a driving force for Liverpool’s success in recent years as his heavy metal type of football helped the club advance to greater stages of the Premier League as well as the Champions League. While many criticised him and the club for not spending a lot in the January transfer window, little did they know that Klopp has previously succeeded in spending less and earning more awards. 

And the start of the current season is the best example as Liverpool have become a relentless force that needs stopping. The only question is who could stand up to the challenge? While many have tried, only City seem to have gone past the Reds leading the title challenge as Pep Guardiola’s cash-rich squad have all the resources and don’t seem to be affected by Covid-19.

So will this fixture keep Klopp happy or will VAR make the German international unhappy again?

3. Liverpool vs Leeds United: Head-to-Head

Liverpool and Leeds have put together some of the biggest games in English football when the latter had a certain Don Revie by their side. However, despite the current problems, a game between Liverpool and Leeds is always welcome as spectators get to see some attacking brand of football between two of the most influential coaches of our time.

As you can see, Liverpool has, on most occasions, got the better of Leeds United out of the 27 fixtures that have been played against the two. Moreover, out of these games, only 5 have ended as draws.

4. Liverpool vs Leeds United: Recent Meetings

1. Leeds United vs Liverpool - 0-3 (12th September 2021)

Leeds would not like to remember the last visit of the Reds to Elland Road as they were forced to fall to a 3-nil loss against the former Champions League winners.

2. Leeds United vs Liverpool -1-1 (19th April 2021)

Leeds United was a strong force to contend with in the previous season and their record against the big clubs at Elland was more than e

vident of this fact. While Liverpool did score the first goal, it was Leeds that equalised and remained unbeaten at Elland Road against the ‘so-called’ big six of the Premier League. 

3. Liverpool vs Leeds United - 4-3 (12th September 2020)

It’s hard to think of a better way to start the new season as Leeds took on Liverpool in their first fixture in the Premier League after a gap of 16 years. While the Yorkshire club looked as if they were going to draw, a late penalty in favour of Liverpool saw them winning their first game.

4. Leeds United vs Liverpool - 2-2 (29th February 2004)

Before facing the fate of relegation, Leeds United did give a strong fight against Liverpool in 2004. A game between both sides ended in a 2-2 draw as tensions started to rise at Elland Road on the 29th of February 2004.