Liverpool’s goalless draw at Anfield against newly promoted Leeds United raises more questions than it answers, especially for Arne Slot.

Liverpool failed to score in a match for the first time since their embarrassing 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in November, as the Reds drew 0-0 at home to Leeds on New Year's Day.

Hugo Ekitike missed an open goal as Liverpool and Leeds started 2026 with the first goalless draw of Arne Slot's tenure at Anfeld.

The first assignment of 2026 for reigning Premier League champions Liverpool was a home game against Leeds United on New Year’s Day.

City had won eight consecutive games to end 2025 and cut the gap on the Gunners to just two points.

Wirtz had an opportunity to put his side in front in the first half but fired way wide before wasting another chance when he lost possession as the Reds broke forward. That was one of 15 times he spurned possession and he was also ineffective trying to get the ball off of Leeds, winning one of three tackles.