Liverpool surged four points clear at the top of the Premier League after a stunning performance dismantled Tottenham Hotspur on their home turf. In a match that showcased the Reds’ ruthless efficiency, Arne Slot’s side left no doubt about their title ambitions, exposing every weakness in an injury-hit Spurs lineup.
From the start, Liverpool dominated proceedings, creating several chances before breaking the deadlock in the 23rd minute. Luis Díaz nodded in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s inch-perfect cross to open the scoring. Moments later, Alexis Mac Allister doubled Liverpool’s lead with a clinical header, sending a clear message that the visitors were in complete control.
Spurs briefly glimpsed hope when James Maddison delivered a moment of brilliance, curling in his eighth goal of the season just before halftime. However, Liverpool quickly extinguished any thoughts of a comeback in first-half stoppage time, as Mohamed Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai for a composed finish to make it 3-1.
Fielding an unchanged lineup after their midweek Carabao Cup clash with Manchester United, Spurs appeared fatigued and unable to cope with Liverpool’s relentless pace and precision. The second half only compounded their misery.
Salah equaled Billy Liddell’s record of 228 Liverpool goals with a close-range finish in the 54th minute and then climbed to fourth on the club’s all-time scoring list moments later when Szoboszlai returned the favor, setting up the Egyptian for his second of the match.
Dejan Kulusevski managed to pull one back for Spurs with his fifth goal in as many games, but any hopes of narrowing the gap were short-lived. Dominic Solanke added to the scoreline before Díaz netted his second of the game, sealing Liverpool’s 6-2 victory in emphatic style.
With this resounding win, Liverpool showcased their championship pedigree, leaving Spurs—and the rest of the league—well aware of the challenge they face in trying to topple the Premier League leaders.
