Na wah o! Liverpool start 2026 with one serious goalless draw against Leeds United for Anfield. As e be, the home fans dem dey vex, cause dem no fit see their team carry the three points.
For the first half, Liverpool dey dance, but no be the kind dance wey fit score goal. Jeremie Frimpong try hold dem down as e create chances, but Ekitike comot fire wey almost enter goal, but dem no fit finish am. Na serious headache for the coach, Arne Slot!
Referee Chris Kavanagh dey use eye tire as Ekitike dey shout for penalty during one tussle with Leeds player, but him wave am off. VAR no show am any love too. Pity! Leeds manager, Daniel Farke, sabi how to set him boys to defend that night. I no go lie, dem no allow Liverpool score one k-leg goal.
Even the substitute player for Leeds thought say him don score, but na offside flag spoil di whole show. As fans dey expect plenty goals, dem only see defensive masterclass from Leeds. Abeg, dem need to give dem kudos for that one.
As the second half carry go, Liverpool try different ways to break the wall wey Farke build, but e be like say dem dey play against ghost. Time dey go! Fans dey shout, “one goal, we just need one goal!” But na so e be, the lads no fit deliver.
Post-match, Daniel Farke no even try to hide him smile. Him talk say, “We needed to show lots of resilience, stubborn and structured.” I swear, dem structure be like rock inside water. Na 6 matches now, Leeds no lose o! Dem dey enjoy their time for Premier League, and dem dey far away from relegation zone. Na win-win for dem.
Meanwhile, Liverpool don’t dey feel the heat. Dem dey vex because this draw don add to dem recent shaky form. From the last 8 matches, dem fit only manage to win three. E no sweet at all!
As e be, na real jollof rice and chicken matter for Liverpool. Them dey look Fulham next, wey dey sharp for their own end. But make dem no carry this bad mojo go for next match oh! Fans expect better performance.
In conclusion, the match no be wetin both teams expect, but for Leeds, dem see am as victory. While Liverpool go need collect sufficient ginger for their next outing. E no easy for champions to dey defend title wey don dey slip away small small.
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