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.
SECOND HALF: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Liverpool get the match back underway, a long ball up to the front men almost sees Mane and Salah in on goal but Alderweireld shuts the attack down.
48 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Wijnaldum wins a throw in for Liverpool deep in Tottenham's half, Alexander-Arnold gets the ball to Milner who plays Wijnaldum into the box. The cross is deflected out for a corner.
Alexander-Arnold takes it short giving it to Milner who puts a cross in to the back post. Van Dijk wins the header and puts it over the bar.
51 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Vertonghen challenges Firmino and wins a free kick, Tottenham send it wide and work their way to Liverpool's box.
54 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Tottenham are pressing forward, they look more aggressive as they hunt for an equaliser. Liverpool split them apart with a long ball out to Milner on the right wing. Milner finds van Dijk in the box but his header is high.
57 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Robertson saves Liverpool! Rose tries to put a ball into the box, a deflection sends it to Kane who breaks through and fires a shot at Alisson. Alisson palms it into Eriksen who shoots but Robertson makes a block that sends it wide.
60 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Firmino splits the defence and sends Salah and Mane out on the break, Salah runs the ball into the box and shoots but Alderweireld goes to ground and makes the block. The ball comes out to Henderson who has a shot of his own but that's blocked as well.
63 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
There's an intensity that's settled on the game now as Rose is free on the left, he puts the ball into the box but van Dijk makes the clearance.
66 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Tottenham put a lot of pressure of Liverpool's defence but can't find a penetrating final ball. Liverpool respond with an attack of their own and win a corner.
69 mins: Liverpool 1 - 0 Spurs
Alexander-Arnold makes a good interception and sends the ball up to Salah. Salah turns with the ball and drills a shot over the bar from range.
Son comes on for Davinson Sanchez.
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