In Matchweek 19 of the English Premier League, Liverpool hosted Leeds, but fans at Anfield saw no goals — 0–0. As a result, the teams’ second meeting this season also ended in a draw, after the 3–3 thriller in the first round.
After the result, Liverpool remain 4th with 33 points, while Leeds sit 16th on 21 points. The visitors stood out for their well-organised defence and discipline — despite Liverpool’s efforts, they couldn’t find the “key” to the opposition goal.
Liverpool made several substitutions during the match: Chiesa replaced Bradley in the 79th minute, Kerkez came on for Robertson, and Mac Allister was introduced in midfield for Jones. Fresh legs were added up front too: Gakpo replaced Wirtz, while Ngumoha came on for Frimpong. However, the changes were not enough to break the deadlock.
Leeds also tried to inject energy in the second half: in the 70th minute, Okafor replaced Aaronson and Calvert-Lewin came on for Nmecha. Late on, Tanaka was introduced for Gruev. Still, Leeds’ main objective — to take home a point — was successfully achieved.
Liverpool — Leeds 0–0
Liverpool— Alisson, Bradley (Chiesa, 79), Konate, van Dijk, Robertson (Kerkez, 66), Gravenberch, Jones (Mac Allister, 66), Frimpong (Ngumoha, 90+1), Szoboszlai, Wirtz (Gakpo, 66), Ekitike.
Leeds— Perry, Bornov (Bogle, 83), Bijol, Streyk, Justin, Gruev (Tanaka, 90+3), Ampadu, Stax, Gudmundsson, Aaronson (Okafor, 70), Nmecha (Calvert-Lewin, 70).
Bookings: Ampadu (61), Bijol (62).
In the London derby, Palace let victory slip late on
Another headline game of Matchweek 19 took place in London: Crystal Palace drew 1–1 at home with Fulham. The result leaves both sides on 27 points — Palace are 9th and Fulham 10th.
The scoring opened in the 39th minute as Mateta put Palace in front. Just when it looked like the hosts had it under control, Tom Cairney struck a late equaliser for the visitors in the 80th minute, and Palace’s win slipped away.
There were plenty of bookings in this match too: Fulham saw yellow cards for Cuenca, Andersen, Smith Rowe, Cairney and Castagne. Palace made late changes — Sosa for Clyne, Canvot for Hughes, and Esse for Devenny — but they couldn’t preserve the lead in the final minutes.
Crystal Palace — Fulham 1–1
Goals: Mateta (39) — Cairney (80).
Crystal Palace— Henderson, Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi, Clyne (Sosa, 90+2), Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes (Canvot, 57), Devenny (Esse, 82), Pino (Uche, 82), Mateta.
Fulham— Leno, Tete (Castagne, 51), Andersen, Cuenca, Robinson, Lukic, Berg (Cairney, 68), Wilson (Traore, 85), Smith Rowe, Kevin (Reed, 85), Jimenez.
Bookings: Cuenca (19), Andersen (46), Smith Rowe (60), Cairney (81), Castagne (88).
In short, Matchweek 19 brought a goalless draw at Anfield, while in London Palace dropped the three points they had in their grasp late on.
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