Leeds beat Liverpool 2-1 and Claim First EPL Win Against Liverpool In 21 Years

Leeds United secured a shock 2-1 win against Liverpool thanks to Crysencio Summerville’s 89th-minute goal at Anfield in the Premier League on Saturday. 

Leeds United have now beaten Liverpool for the first time in the Premier League since April 2001.

While Leeds climbed out of the relegation zone following its first win since August, Liverpool remained marooned in mid-table and eight points from the top four in what is proving a difficult season for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

It is Liverpool’s first home defeat in the Premier League since March 2021, ending a 29-game unbeaten run at Anfield (W22 D7).

The Reds fought back from conceding a bizarre opener in the fourth minute, when goalkeeper Alisson Becker slipped as he attempted to get to teammate Joe Gomez’s overhit pass across the face of the area. Leeds striker Rodrigo pounced and had the simplest task to tap into an empty net.

Mohamed Salah equalized by volleying home from Andrew Robertson’s left-wing cross in the 14th.

Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier produced a string of great saves before Summerville latched onto a pass inside the area from Patrick Bamford and, as Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk backed off, toe-poked a shot beyond Alisson.

Liverpool is in ninth place on 16 points from 12 games. 

For Leeds, it was a first away win, and Marsch looked emotional after the final whistle as he walked on to the field and congratulated his players before celebrating in front of the visiting fans.