🔗 Share this article The Whites Keep The Reds at Bay to Earn Valuable Point at Anfield A pair of undefeated runs continued in place at Anfield, however solely one side could take real contentment from the result. Daniel Farke's men carried out a perfect game plan of stifling and containing Liverpool, with the maiden scoreless draw of Arne Slot's reign highlighting the persistent issues within the current champions' recent recovery. Resolute Masterclass Secures Vital Result A lacklustre scoreless stalemate, the initial in 84 matches for Liverpool, was primarily due to the immense solidity of the excellent centre-back pairing Jaka Bijol and Pascal Struijk, coupled with the home side's inability to break down a compact visitors' unit. The Merseysiders were reduced to speculative half-chances, and a sprinkling of boos could be heard around the stadium at the full-time signal on a laboured display. "Should I don't use the whole squad and we have a fixture list like this, I would not make changes," Daniel Farke stated. "For a player like Dominic I have to look after him. We all know his recent couple of years was difficult. He is in red-hot shape but it's vital I look after him and sometimes the mind needs to win over the emotion." Liverpool's Struggle in Front of Goal Liverpool initially displayed more energy and precision than in recent outings, with the right wing-back influential on the right side. Nevertheless, golden chances were scarce. Their best moments in the first half fell to forward Hugo Ekitiké. After a neat one-two with Curtis Jones, the France international drifted infield and forced a stop from keeper Lucas Perri at his front post. The visitors' shot-stopper spilled the shot, requiring a crucial block from James Justin to prevent Florian Wirtz tapping in the loose ball. Ekitiké later sprinted clear onto a long ball but was impeded by Jaka Bijol; despite not going down, his shouts for a spot-kick were waved away. Spurned Opportunities Are Pivotal Ekitiké's evening worsened when he did not manage to hit the target with his clearest opening. Meeting a pacy Frimpong delivery in the goal area, the attacker misdirected a glance that struck the Perri while facing an open goal. At the other end, their most notable opportunity arrived from an Liverpool goalkeeper mistake. The Brazilian keeper played a wayward clearance straight to disruptor Ethan Ampadu, whose instant shot returned down the centre was gathered by the recovering goalkeeper. Scrappy Final Stages The contest deteriorated into a bitty affair, devoid on quality. The midfielder, returning from suspension, tested Perri from distance. The subsequent rebound led to Ampadu handling the ball, giving the hosts a free-kick in a promising area, which Wirtz sent into the wall. Slot made a three change to inject impetus, and soon after Virgil van Dijk went agonisingly close to nodding his side in ahead from a corner, his header bouncing just wide the post. Substitute Dominic Calvert-Lewin thought he had continued his goal streak for Leeds in the closing stages, but his tap-in was flagged out for a tight offside. Ultimately, both teams had to settle for a share of the spoils.