Liverpool vs Tottenham LIVE: Toby Alderweireld own-goal gifts Reds victory to send them back to the top
Re-live the action from the Premier League clash at Anfield
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham in the most dramatic of circumstances to return to the top of the Premier League table and move two points clear of Manchester City.
The home side took the lead in the first half through striker Roberto Firmino, as Liverpool seized control of the match to the delight of the Anfield crowd. But Spurs started to grow into the game after the break and it was Lucas Moura who scored the equaliser to drag Mauricio Pochettino's side level.
With time ticking down, it looked as though Liverpool would end the weekend in second place behind City, but a late Hugo Lloris error saw the Spurs goalkeeper parry the ball into Toby Alderweireld, who could not prevent the deflection from crossing the line and sparking wild celebrations. Re-live the action below.
Follow the live action below.
What time does it start?
Liverpool vs Tottenham kicks off at 4:30pm (GMT) on Sunday 31st March.
Where can I watch it?
Liverpool vs Tottenham will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels from 4:15pm.
Sky subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky GO app.
The match will also be available to watch via purchasing a NowTV day pass for £7.99.
Highlights will be shown at 10:30pm on BBC One.
Predicted line-ups
Liverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson, Fabinho, Wijnaldum, Milner, Mane, Salah, Firmino
Tottenham: Lloris, Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Rose, Wanyama, Sissoko, Eriksen, Alli, Son, Kane
Form guide…
Liverpool: DWDWWW
Tottenham: WLLDWL
Head-to-head…
Tottenham 1 (Lamela) Liverpool 2 (Wijnaldum, Firmino), Premier League, September 2018
Liverpool 2 (Salah 2) Tottenham 2 (Wanyama, Kane), Premier League, February 2018
Tottenham 4 (Kane 2, Son, Alli) Liverpool 1 (Salah), Premier League, October 2017
Liverpool 2 (Mane 2) Tottenham 0, Premier League, February 2017
Liverpool 2 (Sturridge 2) Tottenham 1 (Janssen), League Cup, October 2016
Odds…
Liverpool to win: 6/10
Tottenham to win: 9/2
Draw: 10/3
(Odds provided by Betfair)
Prediction...
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
A big game for both teams, but Tottenham’s poor domestic form in recent months means Liverpool have the edge here. As they’re likely to head into the match in second place, with Manchester City playing Fulham on Saturday, the onus is on Jurgen Klopp’s side to respond with three points. Tottenham will have to stop the in-form Sadio Mane, who has scored five goals in his last three games, and Liverpool have an excellent home record against Spurs, winning five of the last seven games in all competitions at Anfield.
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham, brought to you from Anfield.
Team news will be out an hour before kick-off at 3:30pm, with full build-up available here until we get underway at 4:30pm.
Liverpool could move back to the top of the Premier League with a victory over Spurs today. For Tottenham they could put some distance between themselves and the rest of the teams hoping for a top four place. As it stands only one point separates Tottenham, Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Team news
Jurgen Klopp makes two changes to the side that started their victory at Fulham on 17 March.
Jordan Henderson and James Milner start while Fabinho and Adam Lallana drop out.
Kieran Trippier and Toby Alderweireld come in for Tottenham as Eric Dier and Kyle Walker-Peters drop out.
Liverpool 0 - 0 Spurs
It's a game with big ramifications at the top of the Premier League for both sides.
Tottenham get the match started and hit it long, they've started the match with a back three that Liverpool will look it exploit.
3 mins: Liverpool 0 - 0 Spurs
Danny Rose heads the ball in an awkward way and the match is stopped whilst he gets a looking at from the physios.
Spurs have a throw in as the game gets going again but Liverpool force them back into their own half.
6 mins: Liverpool 0 - 0 Spurs
Mane flicks the ball to Salah on the edge of the box. Vertonghen doesn't close him down and Salah takes a left footed shot but sends it way over the bar.
Matip slips as Eriksen makes a forward run and Tottenham are in on goal, Eriksen plays it to Moura but Alexander-Arnold comes across and covers it well.
9 mins: Liverpool 0 - 0 Spurs
Rose recovers the ball whilst under pressure from Salah, Spurs have started confidently Rose tries to find Kane in the box but Alexander-Arnold clears it away.
12 mins: Liverpool 0 - 0 Spurs
Tottenham break Liverpool's lines in mid-field and sends the ball to Kane out on the left. Harry Kane holds the ball up well before slotting it back to Moura in the box. Moura doesn't get a shot off and Liverpool get the ball away.
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