Record-breaking centre-forward Alexander Isak came on to put his team ahead and then Huge Ekitike scored a proper centre-forward’s header to secure victory for Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur.
But this was far from a straightforward three points for Arne Slot’s side.
Liverpool served up some truly turgid football despite beating Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening.
The Reds headed to North London in better form having managed to go unbeaten in four Premier League matches.
Liverpool held off a Richarlison-inspired fightback to beat nine-man Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 thanks to goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.
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In a flash, the pieces finally clicked together.
Here are our Tottenham player ratings from their defeat to Liverpool on Saturday night in the Premier League
Nine-man Tottenham lost 2-1 to Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday night and here are our Spurs player ratings from the match.
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Liverpool were looking to continue their upturn in form when they clashed with Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.
The Reds beat Brighton and Hove Albion 2-0 in their last Premier League outing, which left them just two points outside the top four going into this gameweek.
