EPL: Late Llorente header helps Leeds battle Liverpool to draw
Liverpool’s top four hopes suffered a wobble following a 1-1 draw at Leeds United on Monday night in a match that took place in the shadow of the furore created by the proposed European Super League.
FULL TIME: #LUFC hold Super League side Merseyside Reds to a 1-1 draw after late Llorente equaliser
— Leeds United (@LUFC) April 19, 2021
Tensions were high amongst pundits and supporters leading into the contest and the home side’s players warmed up for battle sporting t-shirts with ‘Earn it’ and ‘Football is for the fans’ emblazoned across them.
However, it was Liverpool who bossed the first period and they deservedly went ahead just past the half hour when Sadio Mane tucked in his first league goal since January courtesy of Trent Alexander Arnold’s wonderful run and pass.
It ends level at Elland Road.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) April 19, 2021
Leeds were much sharper after the interval but were thwarted by several fine saves by Alisson and also saw a lobbed attempt from Patrick Bamford come back off the crossbar.
The hosts were clearly worthy of a point and snatched it three minutes from time when Diego Llorente headed in a corner.