Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw away to Leeds United on Monday in a match overshadowed by the furious response to the Merseysiders’ plann...
Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw away to Leeds United on Monday in a match overshadowed by the furious response to the Merseysiders’ planned involvement in a breakaway European Super League (ESL).
A draw left sixth-placed Liverpool two points adrift of fourth-placed West Ham in the Premier League.
The Reds opened the scoring before the interval through Sadio Mane only for Diego Llorente to equalise with his first Leeds goal, a header from a corner, three minutes from time.
The top four in the Premier League come the end of the season are usually the four English clubs guaranteed a place in next term’s Uefa Champions League.
But even if six-times European champions Liverpool finish in the top four, they may well be banned from the tournament given they are on a collision course with Uefa, the continent’s football governing body, after emerging as one of 12 teams who have established plans to form the ESL.
Under the proposals, 15 founder members would compete in the 20-team tournament every year without having to qualify.
Supporters from both Leeds and Liverpool protested outside Elland Road prior to kick-off, while a banner in the stand said: “Earn it on the pitch. Football is for the fans.”
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