Liverpool delivered a dominant attacking display to secure a 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in a pulsating Premier League encounter. With relentless pressure and incisive finishing, Arne Slot’s side cemented their place at the top of the table, while Tottenham, despite flashes of brilliance, remain mired in the bottom half.
Ruthless Liverpool Show Attacking Depth
Liverpool’s intent was clear from the start, with Trent Alexander-Arnold dictating the tempo. His sublime delivery in the 23rd minute found Luis Diaz, who powered home the opener with precision. Moments later, a scrappy clearance from Tottenham allowed Alexis Mac Allister to double Liverpool’s lead with a clever header.
While James Maddison’s well-taken goal after a defensive turnover briefly hinted at a Tottenham comeback, Liverpool reasserted their dominance through Dominik Szoboszlai, who rounded off a move he orchestrated himself.
Salah and Diaz Take Centre Stage
Liverpool’s attacking prowess was further amplified in the second half, as Mohamed Salah showcased his class with a quick-fire double. The Egyptian first capitalised on a sweeping counter-attack, then added his second just minutes later, underlining why he remains one of the Premier League’s most feared forwards.
Luis Diaz, who opened the scoring, also had the final say, curling home Liverpool’s sixth after Tottenham’s defensive line was reduced to a mere formality. His two-goal performance reminded fans of his ability to influence games in the tightest moments.
Spirited Spurs Expose Defensive Gaps
Tottenham, while overwhelmed, did not capitulate without a fight. Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke took advantage of Liverpool’s occasional defensive lapses to pull two goals back. Maddison’s creativity and persistence stood out in an otherwise disjointed performance for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Yet Tottenham’s defensive fragility proved their undoing, as Liverpool repeatedly tore through their setup with ease. Despite the attacking intent, their vulnerability at the back left them unable to mount a serious challenge.
Player Ratings
Tottenham Hotspur
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Fraser Forster: 3.8/10
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Pedro Porro: 5.0/10
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Radu Dragusin: 4.5/10
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Archie Gray: 5.1/10
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Djed Spence: 5.6/10
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Pape Sarr: 5.3/10
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Yves Bissouma: 5.1/10
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James Maddison: 7.7/10
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Dejan Kulusevski: 7.9/10
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Dominic Solanke: 8.1/10
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Son Heung-min: 6.3/10
Substitutes
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Lucas Bergvall (58’ for Sarr): 6.2/10
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Brennan Johnson (58’ for Maddison): 6.9/10
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Timo Werner (82’ for Son): N/A
Liverpool
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Alisson: 5.9/10
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Trent Alexander-Arnold: 8.1/10
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Joe Gomez: 6.6/10
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Virgil van Dijk: 7.5/10
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Andy Robertson: 6.9/10
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Ryan Gravenberch: 6.4/10
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Alexis Mac Allister: 7.7/10
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Dominik Szoboszlai: 8.7/10
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Mohamed Salah: 9.5/10
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Luis Diaz: 9.1/10
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Cody Gakpo: 6.6/10
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