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It was a positive performance for the Reds to start out the new year, with only a goal lacking for Gareth Taylor’s side.

Liverpool return to action on Monday for the start of their FA Cup journey, with Barnsley the visitors to Anfield for a third-round clash. A run of 10 games undefeated has included plenty of highs and a few too many lows for Arne Slot’s side, who are massive favourites to beat a side struggling towards the wrong end of the League One standings.

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Recent league wins over Brighton, Tottenham and Wolves papered over the cracks in patchy performances as the champions climbed back into the top four. But against Leeds, there was no hiding place. The new-look Liverpool was supposed to be built for assignments like this.

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Nevertheless, the draw takes Arsenal six points clear of City with Liverpool 14 points behind. There are still 51 points to play for across the next 17 matches, but this had the feeling of a defining evening in north London as Arsenal bid to end their 22-year wait for a title.