Liverpool vs Leeds LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction from fixture today

Follow all the action as Jurgen Klopp’s side aim to keep the pressure on Man City

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And then, after six unanswered goals, it was down to three points. Pep Guardiola’s description that Liverpool are a “pain in the ass” required the addition of the word “almighty” on Wednesday night as they bulldozed Leeds and took a mega bite into Manchester City’s lead at the Premier League summit.

There was zero sign of anxiety or elevated pressure from those representing the home side on the pitch in a game that took on much greater significance after Harry Kane’s towering 95th-minute header at the Etihad injected life into the title race.

Instead, there was a fury and ferocity to tear into Marcelo Bielsa’s side and cause increased discomfort for City, as told in the first half stats alone: three Liverpool goals, eight shots on target versus none.

The ruthlessness was such that either side of Mohamed Salah’s penalties, a winding Joel Matip run had finally resulted in a fine finish after what seems a lifetime of him trying that.

Follow all the latest updates from Anfield below:

Liverpool vs Leeds

• 15’ - Salah rolls home a penalty after Robertson’s cross is handled by Dallas
• 28’ - Raphinha nets from close range but is flagged offside
• 30’ - Matip clips home Reds’ second after a solo run and exchange of passes with Salah
• 34’ - Salah blasts home another penalty after Mane is fouled
• 80’ - Mane rifles home fourth after sweeping move
• 90’ - Mane adds a quickfire second from close range
• 90+2’ - Van Dijk powers in late header for six
• Inspired Liverpool thrash Leeds to go three points off the top

[23 February 2022 21:30 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 4 - 0 Leeds

83 mins: Divock Origi is Liverpool’s final change and he comes on to replace Luis Diaz.

[23 February 2022 21:27 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 4 - 0 Leeds (Mane, 80’)⚽️

80 mins: It’s four! Jordan Henderson intercepts the ball after a poor kick from Illan Meslier. He gives it to Mo Salah who slides the ball into the box back to Henderson. Henderson then squares it across to Sadio Mane who taps in from the left side of the penalty area.

[23 February 2022 21:26 · Michael Jones]

GOAL! Liverpool 4 - 0 Leeds (Mane, 80’)⚽️

80 mins: It’s four! Jordan Henderson intercepts the ball after a poor kick from Illan Meslier. He gives it to Mo Salah who slides the ball into the box back to Henderson. Henderson then squares it across to Sadio Mane who taps in from the left side of the penalty area.

[23 February 2022 21:25 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

78 mins: Burnley held on to their 1-0 lead over Tottenham and finish with a crucial three points at Turf Moor. Watford fell away towards the end of their match against Crystal Palace, Wilfried Zaha scored twice to give Palace a deserved 4-1 victory.

At Anfield, Liverpool have a very comfortable lead and are trying to add to it with just over 10 minutes to play.

[23 February 2022 21:22 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

75 mins: Close. Andy Robertson flicks a cross into the box from the inside left as Sadio Mane and Mo Salah both make runs in behind. The ball bounces just in front of Salah making it awkward for him to control and he ends up prodding it behind for a goal kick.

James Milner comes on to replace Curtis Jones.

[23 February 2022 21:20 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

72 mins: A lovely diagonal pass from Virgil Van Dijk comes over to Jordan Henderson on the right wing. He links up with Mo Salah but can’t find a way into the box and is forced to retreat by a pressing Junior Firpo.

Liverpool pass the ball over to the opposite wing and give it to Jones. He plays a one-two with Robertson to get the ball into the left side of the box, before blasting a shot into the side-netting.

[23 February 2022 21:16 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

69 mins: Tyler Roberts flicks the ball out to the left wing where Junior Firpo makes an overlapping run. He brings the ball alongside the box and cuts it back to Stuart Dallas hovering inside the penalty area. He takes a touch then hits a low effort towards the far corner but sends it wide of goal.

[23 February 2022 21:16 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

69 mins: Tyler Roberts flicks the ball out to the left wing where Junior Firpo makes an overlapping run. He brings the ball alongside the box and cuts it back to Stuart Dallas hovering inside the penalty area. He takes a touch then hits a low effort towards the far corner but sends it wide of goal.

[23 February 2022 21:13 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

66 mins: Raphinha has a shy at goal from just outside the box but hits it too close to Alisson who makes an easy save.

Jordan Henderson comes on to replace Thiago Alcantara for Liverpool and comes on to a loud round of applause from the home fans.

[23 February 2022 21:07 · Michael Jones]

Liverpool 3 - 0 Leeds

63 mins: Joe Gelhardt comes on to replace Daniel James for Leeds.

Liverpool are still in the ascendancy though. Jones nicks the ball high up the pitch and plays a one-two with Salah to work it into the box. He plays it square back to Salah who scoops his shot over the crossbar!