"Over the years, this fixture has been kind to the Reds on that front as they have a +74 goal difference against Saturday's opponents in the history of this fixture across all competitions. With that backdrop, what better thing to do than reminisce about the highest scoring Liverpool players in this matchup over the years? Let's jump right into it!"
"Collymore in particular was ruthless in this fixture as he scored his three goals while bagging two additional assists in only three matches versus Leeds. Having only played in 186 minutes across those matches, the former England forward averaged a goal contribution every 37 minutes for Liverpool when facing Leeds United. Collymore secured a brace in a comfortable 4-0 for LFC in February 1997."
"Ruddock's return of three goals from six matches is more than impressive for a defender when you really think about it. For his part, Ruddock also has a brace to his name in this matchup when he scored twice in our 5-0 thrashing in January of 1996. T-3rd Most - Sadio Mane, Michael Owen, Danny Murphy - 4 goals apiece We now get into some more modern names as well here as Sadio was scoring goals in Red just a few seasons ago,"
Liverpool hold a +74 goal difference against Leeds United across all competitions. Stan Collymore and Neil Ruddock each scored three goals versus Leeds; Collymore added two assists in three matches, playing 186 minutes and averaging a goal contribution every 37 minutes, including a brace in a 4-0 win in February 1997. Ruddock scored three goals in six matches and netted twice in a 5-0 victory in January 1996. Sadio Mané, Michael Owen, and Danny Murphy each recorded four goals against Leeds. Mané scored twice at Anfield and twice at Elland Road, including a Feb. 23, 2022 brace in a 6-0 win. Owen's goals came across four matches from late 1997 to spring 2003, all wins and three 3-1 results.
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