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Leeds rally for 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool ahead of Premier League season

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Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebrates his first goal with Brenden Aaronson against Liverpool FC during the second half at Soldier Field on August 02, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. [Daniel Bartel/Getty Images/AFP]

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored two of Leeds' four second-half goals as they rallied for a 4-2 friendly win over Liverpool on Sunday at Soldier Field in Chicago.

The stunning comeback saw Liverpool handed their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola, who arrived this summer from Bournemouth to replace the sacked Arne Slot.

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