Leeds United made it six games unbeaten with a gritty 0–0 draw against Liverpool at Anfield, starting 2026 on a positive note. Their performances are finally winning over even the most staunch critics.
The result kept Daniel Farke’s men 16th in the Premier League table and extended their run of away draws to three in a row.
It was another composed and disciplined outing from Leeds on Merseyside, as they restricted Liverpool for long spells and created a couple of decent openings themselves, with the goalless draw a fair reflection of the contest.
Leeds are increasingly proving to be a tough nut to crack for even teams in the upper echelons of the Premier League, and even their critics are acknowledging how good the Whites have been in the last few weeks.
Jason Cundy has come around to praising Leeds United
Jason Cundy famously went on a massive rant when Leeds beat his former side, Chelsea, 3-1 at Elland Road a few weeks back. He wanted the Whites to get relegated to League One.
However, the former Chelsea star conceded Leeds and Daniel Farke deserve credit for finding a system and formation that suits them and their playing style.
He admitted that a draw at Liverpool is a huge result for Leeds and another sign of how well they have been playing over the last few weeks.
Cundy said on talkSPORT: “We need to give Leeds a huge amount of credit.
“Since they’ve gone away to Manchester City, they were 2-0 down at half-time, he went to a back three, back five, whatever you want to call it, but Farke has found a formula, almost like he’s stumbled across it. That’s fine because he’s making it work.
“Going away to Liverpool, getting a draw, it’s a brilliant result for Leeds.
“I saw them against my mob [Chelsea], we were terrible, but they were good, well organised. He’s found something, he’s stumbled across this, and it’s working.”
Leeds are forcing people to take notice
Leeds have been a model of consistency at Elland Road this season, and that home strength leaves the Whites heading into Sunday’s clash with Manchester United brimming with confidence.
Importantly, their recent upturn is not built on isolated displays. Improved results on the road in recent weeks highlight just how much Leeds have progressed, rediscovering organisation, intensity and resilience that allow them to compete in demanding environments.
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Liverpool | 0–0 | Leeds United |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Sunderland | 1–1 | Leeds United |
| 20 Dec 2025 | Leeds United | 4–1 | Crystal Palace |
| 14 Dec 2025 | Brentford | 1–1 | Leeds United |
| 6 Dec 2025 | Leeds United | 3–3 | Liverpool |
| 3 Dec 2025 | Leeds United | 3–1 | Chelsea |
It’s the away form that has forced everyone to take notice of Leeds. They are not winning games on the road, but have picked up a point each from trips to Brentford, Sunderland and Liverpool.
As points continue to accumulate, Leeds are beginning to look like a side unlikely to be pulled into a late relegation scrap.
