Reds win at Elland Road

The second half goal came after good work from Dietmar Hamann and El-Hadji Diouf, allowing Diao to beat Paul Robinson at his near post to put the Reds ahead.

Leeds United' best effort came in the first half, but a superb save from Jerzy Dudek denied Harry Kewell's header.

Leeds: Robinson, Mills, Woodgate, Lucic, Harte, Bowyer, Barmby, McPhail, Bakke, Smith, Kewell. Subs: Martyn, Kelly, Dacourt, Viduka, Duberry.

Liverpool: Dudek, Carragher, Hyypia, Traore, Riise, Murphy, Hamann, Diao, Cheyrou, Baros, Diouf. Subs: Babbel, Smicer, Owen, Arphexad, Biscan.

Referee: S Dunn (Bristol).