Liverpool’s stunning victory over Tottenham secures their lead in the Premier League as they dominate the festive clash in North London
London: Liverpool really put on a show against Tottenham, winning 6-3 in a wild match. They’re now four points clear at the top of the Premier League, just in time for Christmas.
It was all about the Reds, with Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah both scoring twice. They looked unstoppable, and it’s clear they’re the team to beat right now.
Tottenham, on the other hand, had a tough time. With eight players missing, they just couldn’t keep up the energy from their recent win over Manchester United. They fell behind 5-1 at one point, which is pretty rough.
This game was a bit of a preview for the League Cup semi-finals, but Liverpool was already set to top the table after Chelsea’s draw earlier in the day.
Tottenham’s keeper, Fraser Forster, had a shaky start. He made a couple of mistakes that really hurt them. Salah almost scored right away, and it was clear Liverpool was in control.
Despite some efforts from Spurs, like Son Heung-min trying to get a shot off, Liverpool just kept pushing. They scored their first goal in the 23rd minute, and it was all downhill from there for Tottenham.
Even when Spurs managed to get a goal back, Liverpool quickly responded with another. They were just relentless, scoring on the break and showing off their attacking skills.
Tottenham did manage to score a couple of late goals, which was nice for their fans, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. Liverpool wrapped it up with another goal from Diaz, sealing a big win.