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Liverpool’s alarming slide continued on Saturday as Leeds United twice came from behind to secure a pulsating 3-3 draw, increasing the pressure on manager Arne Slot after another late collapse by the reigning champions.
The visitors appeared in full control after Hugo Ekitike struck twice in quick succession before the break, and Dominik Szoboszlai later restored their lead following Leeds’ comeback.
However, Liverpool once again failed to close out the match, conceding deep into stoppage time for the eighth occasion in their last ten league outings.
Concern will centre once more on Ibrahima Konate, whose costly challenge sparked the hosts’ revival. The defender conceded a penalty after bringing down Willy Gnonto, allowing Dominic Calvert-Lewin to convert from the spot.
Within moments, Anton Stach drew Leeds level with a powerful finish, punishing a disorganised defence.
Szoboszlai briefly restored control for Liverpool with a composed strike following a clever dummy by Alexis Mac Allister.
Yet the Reds’ fragility was exposed again in the dying seconds when they failed to clear a corner, allowing Ao Tanaka to arrive unmarked at the back post and smash home the equaliser.
The result leaves Liverpool marooned in eighth place, showing little sign of recovering from a dramatic slump since clinching their 20th league title last season.
Slot admitted his frustration at seeing his side repeatedly undone by late goals and set pieces, suggesting Liverpool could not hope to climb the table while continuing to concede so cheaply.
Slot’s team selection also drew attention, with Mohamed Salah left out for a third consecutive match and club-record signing Alexander Isak again on the bench.
In contrast, Ekitike justified his inclusion with a clinical performance, punishing Joe Rodon’s poor pass before benefiting from a rebound to claim his second.
The French forward remains one of the few bright spots after Liverpool’s heavy spending in the transfer market.
Leeds, buoyed by their midweek victory over Chelsea, showed resilience and belief throughout.
Daniel Farke praised his players for their attitude and suggested the point felt like more than just a draw after the way they battled back.
The result lifts Leeds three points clear of the relegation zone and further dents Liverpool’s hopes of mounting a meaningful defence of their crown.
