To do so, though, Liverpool will need to exorcise one of their most deflating results of late as the Reds dropped a lead against Leeds just last month. It was, though, the last truly disappointing result after a pretty harrowing October and November, where the Reds couldn’t seem to catch a break.

The first assignment of 2026 for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool was a home game against Leeds United on New Year’s Day. Remarkably, just 26 days had passed since these two teams produced one of the games of the season, a thrilling 3-3 draw at Elland Road, in addition to an explosive post-match interview from Mohamed Salah.

Latest Liverpool FC transfer news as the January transfer window swings open for business, allowing Arne Slot to bolster his squad.