Liverpool reaffirmed their status as Premier League title contenders with a resounding 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The win, a powerful statement after back-to-back draws against Newcastle and Fulham, highlighted the Reds’ attacking dominance and left Spurs grappling with defensive frailties.
Mohamed Salah stole the show with a second-half brace, surpassing Anfield legend Billy Liddell to become Liverpool’s third-highest scorer of all time. Salah’s 229 goals in 373 games now place him firmly in the club’s history, eclipsing Liddell’s 228 goals in 534 appearances. “Salah is simply relentless,” said Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp. “His numbers speak for themselves.”
Liverpool’s dominance was evident from the outset. Spurs struggled to contain the relentless pace and precision of Luis Díaz and Dominik Szoboszlai, who both delivered standout performances.
Díaz, who suffered controversy in this fixture last season with a disallowed goal, opened Liverpool’s account with a clinical strike. Szoboszlai was equally influential, racing onto Salah’s assist to make it 3-1 before halftime and later setting up Salah’s second.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou faced tough questions after a performance that exposed his team’s vulnerabilities. “We were second-best in every department,” he admitted. “Liverpool showed why they’re a top contender for the title.”
Despite the heavy defeat, Spurs managed to net three goals, but their efforts offered little consolation. The match also unfolded against a backdrop of fan discontent, as several hundred Tottenham supporters staged a pre-match protest against chairman Daniel Levy.
Black balloons were released in the 24th minute to symbolize 24 years of frustration under the current hierarchy, which last celebrated silverware with the 2008 League Cup.
The defeat comes on the heels of Spurs’ rollercoaster week, marked by a dramatic 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Manchester United. However, their defensive struggles remain a glaring issue, with Postecoglou needing a major overhaul to compete in the EFL Cup semi-finals, where the two teams are set to clash again.
For Liverpool, the comprehensive victory further cements their title aspirations. With fans giving the team a standing ovation after the final whistle, belief is growing that the Premier League trophy could return to Anfield this season.
Key Stats:
- Liverpool Scorers: Díaz, Szoboszlai, Salah (2), Jota, Alexander-Arnold.
- Tottenham Scorers: Son, Richarlison, Kulusevski.
