LIVERPOOL are taking on Tottenham in a huge Premier League clash RIGHT NOW – with the Reds needing just one point to secure the title.
The Merseyside giants side have been the standout team this season, and they are deservedly closing in on a 20th league crown.
But things didn’t get off to the best start after former Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke headed Spurs ahead in the 12th minute.
Tottenham’s role as party poopers didn’t last long as Luis Diaz struck to make it 1-1 minutes later.
Normal service was then resumed with Alexis Mac Allister putting the Reds 2-1 up with a thunderbolt from the edge of the box before Cody Gakpo doubled his side’s lead with a stunning finish.
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- Liverpool team: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Van Dijk, Konate, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Gravenberch, Mac Allister; Salah, Gakpo, Diaz
- Tottenham team: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Davies, Udogie; Bergvall, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Tel
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Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
35. Tottenham look so open, this could be ideal for Liverpool.
Whenever Spurs come forward and lose the ball, the hosts look like they are going to go up the other end and score.
It is anyones’ guess what scoreline we will have here this afternoon.
Liverpool 3-1 Tottenham
33. As Bergvall fails to clear his lines, Gakpo picks up the loose ball.
He shifts it to his right foot and drills it into the far corner.
The champagne is now on ice for Arne Slot’s side.
Goal – Cody Gakpo (Liverpool)
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
31. Alexander-Arnold strikes it but it sails over the crossbar.
That would have been something special for the local lad to get amongst the goals in this crucial game.
The atmosphere is something to behold at Anfield today.
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
29. Maddison goes straight through the back of Szoboszlai.
The referee awards a free-kick in a dangerous position.
This one is definitelty in range for a shot.
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
27. As a cross comes in for the visitors, Solanke gets up to flick it towards goal.
Alisson takes no chances as he tips it over the bar.
The resulting cross comes in but Konate wins the header.
Credit: Reuters Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
25. Liverpool have turned this game on its head and Anfield is bouncing.
‘We’re gonna win the league and now you’re gonna believe us’ rings out from the stands.
Arne Slot’s side are going to take some stopping at this point.
Goal – Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool)
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
23. This game is evenly poised now, Spurs are struggling to get forward.
The Reds are passing it around moving into pockets of space.
At times, the visitors look all over the place in defence.
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
21. Liverpool have the ball in the back of the net once again.
Gakpo is the player to tap home but it is ruled out offside.
This time it was the correct decision from the linesman.
Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
19. Anfield is rocking once again.
Liverpool needed that quick goal after falling behind.
Now Tottenham will be put under some intense pressure.
Credit: AFP Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
17. Szoboszlai squares the ball for Diaz to tap home.
The flag immediately goes up for offside but the Hungarian is on by a country mile.
The VAR review informs the referee to award the goal and Anfield erupts.
Goal – Luis Diaz (Liverpool)
Liverpool 0-1 Tottenham
15. Slot’s side will feel some pressure now having gone behind.
It was a solid header from the Tottenham striker to his credit.
Of all the people to score, an ex-Liverpool player.
Liverpool 0-1 Tottenham
13. Well this was not in the script for today.
As a corner comes in, Solanke rises to head it home.
The Reds have it all to do now.
Goal – Dominic Solanke (Tottenham)
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
11. As the corner comes in, Szoboszlai receives it with his back to goal.
He takes one touch to control and tries an acrobatic overhead kick.
It narrowly misses the top corner.
Credit: AFP Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
9. A hopeful ball is played into the far post.
Gakpo does well to get it down and get a shot off.
Vicario makes a save but the referee deems it having gone behind for a corner.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
7. As a Tottenham attack breaks down, Liverpool hit them on the counter.
Salah makes a run out wide and is found by a lofted pass.
He looks to play it in early for Diaz but the Columbian had stopped his run.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
5. A brief glimpse of goal for the visitors.
It drops to Tel in the box but he cannot react quick enough.
The last things these fans want is for the visitors to throw a spanner in the works.
Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
3. Liverpool are awarded a free-kick in a danngerous area.
It is too far out for a shot so they quickly work it out wide.
Salah gets a shot off with his trusted left foot but sends it sailing over the target.
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Liverpool 0-0 Tottenham
1. The atmosphere at Anfiield really is something else.
Gakpo gets away down the left and Robertson is quick to support.
The Reds pass it around, looking to stretch the visitors early on.
Kick-off: Liverpool vs Tottenham
We are underway at Anfield.
This is such a huge game for Arne Slot’s side this afternoon.
Liverpool get the match started.
Anfield rocking ahead of game
The Liverpool fans are making this a cauldron of noise for this massive fixture against Tottenham.
‘We’re gonna win the league’ rings out from the stands.
Games do not get bigger than this.
Credit: AP Credit: Reuters Boss focussed on job for Reds
Arne Slot spoke to Sky Sports about the szie of the task at hand for his side today against Spurs:
First of all is what is required of the players, they need to work really hard. Then the fans can play a big part as well. The louder they are, the harder the players work. There is a job to do for us, we have to be ready for Tottenham. Everybody knows what is is about, we need one point, today is the first chance we have to do that. Hopefully after we can start to enjoy.
Arne Slot
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
