Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 6-3 in the Premier League on Sunday, December 22, as the sides played out an absolute classic at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Coming into the fixture on the back of a strong run, Luis Diaz fired the Reds in front after 23 minutes before Alexis Mac Allister doubled their advantage in the 36th minute.
However, the Argentine made up for this with some poor defensive play which saw Spurs return to the Fit, while James Maddison took the score to 2-1. In the other minutes of the first half, Dominik Szoboszlai scored two goals.
Mohamed Salah, who has had an excellent run this season so far, scored a quick brace in the second half with Liverpool leading 5-1 and the game was over. But more twists and turns are to come.
Dejan Kulusevski and Dominik Solanke struck a goal apiece for the Lilywhites to reduce the goal-difference to two again, but Diaz popped up with a second late on to make it 6-3.
After such a exciting competition, the Arne Slot team remained at the top of the table with 39 points, four of the second classified, Chelsea, with one less match. The Spurs, however, succumb to their eighth defeat of the most sensible flight season and languish in the eleventh position with only 23 points.
A poor night for both goalkeepers, but Alisson will be delighted that his opposite number was way worse. Yet, the Brazilian has lot to ponder after letting in three goals.
The right back in Marauds won a decisive pass and finished off five crosses, as well as making seven clearances and three interceptions.
Gómez recorded seven clearances, a testament to his vision and ability to read the game as he competed with more than 90% of his passes.
A colossal performance in defense by the Liverpool skipper, who won all nine of his duels and timed his tackles to perfection, completing four. He never let Spurs forwards have it easy.
Robertson brilliantly recovered the ownership of Dejan Kulusevski and introduced a counterattack that led to the fourth goal of Liverpool. He also delivered two crosses and a key pass.
The Argentine midfielder doubled the merit of Liverpool with a very good header, but a careless play in defense allowed Tottenham to write down a few minutes later. However, their positive aspects surpassed the negatives, with Mac Allister making 4 interceptions and a shot for a forged defensive action.
Relatively quiet, a frenetic match, but Gravenberch also had his moments. His ability to win the ball back was very important in hindering Tottenham’s movements. The Dutchman even had a shot on goal, but he scratched it over the bar.
Szoboszlai put the game out of view for Liverpool in the first part with a short distance end after Salah faced him with the ball. Then he returned the favor for the front for his fifth place of the night.
The Egyptian continued its hot streak with two more goals and two assists. This is already 15 and respectively in the league season. What remains to be said? We lack superlatives to describe it.
An uncharacteristically poor game for the Dutchman on such a goal-crazy night for his side. Gakpo was thoroughly eclipsed by his attacking cohorts as he struggled to get involved and contribute anything meaningful. Subbed off in the 68th minute.
The Colombian ace set Liverpool on their way by opening up their account for the evening with a sweet header beyond Fraser Forster. He weirdly went silent after that moment, only to resurface again in the 85th minute with a second goal.
Jones distributed the ball superbly to keep the play going for Liverpool.
The Portuguese striker could not go up much to a front line that is already shooting.
The young man arrived here with the game almost over, but he would be extremely happy to have accumulated a few minutes on his belt.
Uruguayan came here to watch the game.
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