(Video) Gomez and Alisson defensive mix-up sees Rodrigo poach shock Anfield opener

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Leeds United have taken an early lead against Liverpool.

The Whites, led by under-pressure American manager Jesse Marsch, have silenced the Anfield crowd after just five minutes of Saturday evening’s Premier League blockbuster.

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Although attacker Rodrigo was the hero, the former Valencia forward owes a huge thanks to opposition defender Joe Gomez, who played an awful backpass to goalkeeper Alisson before the Brazilian shot-stopper slipped, allowing Leeds’ number 19 to score one of the easiest goals of his career.

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