LEEDS. Liverpool was ultimately too strong for Leeds United. M. Salah (20′), Fabinho (50′) and S. Mane (90′). Liverpool took advantage of its superior ball possession (56%).
The match was played at the Elland Road stadium in Leeds on Sunday and it started at 3:30 pm local time. The referee was Craig Pawson who had the assistance of Lee Betts and Richard West. The 4th official was Andy Madley. The weather was clouds. The temperature was pleasant at 16.4 degrees Celsius or 61.45 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 59%.
Leeds United started with a mid-fielder-oriented line-up (4-1-4-1). On the opposite side, Liverpool adopted for a aggressive formation (4-3-3).
Leeds United – Formation
Leeds United
12'
34'
60'
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera decided to play with the following team: Illan Meslier , Luke Ayling , Diego Llorente , Liam Cooper , Junior Firpo , Kalvin Phillips , Raphinha , Stuart Dallas , Rodrigo , Jack Harrison and Patrick Bamford .
The home team had on the bench: Mateusz Klich, Crysencio Summerville, Liam McCarron, Kristoffer Klaesson, Charlie Cresswell, Daniel James , Jamie Shackleton, Tyler Roberts and Pascal Struijk .
Leeds United could not rely on the presence of P. Struijk (injured).
Best player: Patrick Bamford
The player that probably impressed the most for Leeds United was Patrick Bamford.
His rating is with 18 passes (94% accurate) and 0 key passes. He was won 1 duel out of 2. He performed 1 cross.
Liverpool – Formation
Liverpool
50'
On the opposite side, Jürgen Bielsa Caldera played with: Alisson , Trent Alexander-Arnold , Joël Matip , Virgil van Dijk , Andrew Robertson , Harvey Elliott , Fabinho , Thiago Alcântara , Mohamed Salah , Diogo Jota and Sadio Mané .
They had on the bench: Curtis Jones, Jordan Henderson , Caoimhin Kelleher, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain , Naby Keïta, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Joe Gomez, Ibrahima Konaté and James Milner.
Liverpool could not rely on the presence of J. Henderson (injured).
Best player: Thiago Alcântara
The player that probably impressed the most for Liverpool was Thiago Alcântara even if he didn’t score any goal.
His rating is with 61 passes (88% accurate) and 2 key passes. He was won 6 duels out of 7.
Match report
- 44 Ball Possession 56
Shots
- 9 Total 30
- 4 On Target 9
- 5 Off Target 21
- 1 Shots blocked 14
- 69 Attack 108
- 47 Dangerous attack 59
- 92 Ball safe 89
- 12 Free Kicks 11
- 0 Penalties 0
- 2 Corners 11
- 2 Off Sides 4
Fouls
- 8 Total 8
- 2 Yellow Cards 1
- 0 Double Yellow 0
- 1 Red Card 0
Other
- 3 Substitutions 3
Liverpool was in firm control of the ball 56% while Leeds United was struggling with a 44% ball possession.
Liverpool was more aggressive with 59 dangerous attacks and 30 shots of which 9 were on target. This is one of the reasons why Liverpool won the match.
Leeds United shot 9 times, 4 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Liverpool shot 30 times, 9 on target, 21 off target.
Cards
Leeds United received 2 yellow cards (L. Cooper and D. Llorente). On the other sidee, Liverpool received 1 yellow card (Fabinho).
(Leeds United) was sent off after receiving a red card in the (60′).
Match Timeline
Standings
After playing this match, Leeds United will stay with 2 points to stay in the 17th place. On the opposite side, Liverpool will have 10 points to stay in the 2nd place.
In the next match in the Premier League, Leeds United will play away against Newcastle United on the 17th of September with a 2-1 head to head stats in favor of Leeds United (1 draw). Liverpool will host against Crystal Palace on the 18th of September with a 12-4 head to head record in favor of Liverpool (1 draw).
Results of the day
These are the results of the day in the Premier League.
- Leeds United – Liverpool – 0-3
