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.
72 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Wijnaldum makes a run out on the right and he gets the ball, he puts it into the box and Salah heads it out of play.
75 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Liverpool look hungry for another goal, they're throwing the ball into the box but it's not quite falling for them, yet.
78 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Henderson and Milner both come off Origi and Fabinho are on for Liverpool. The home side have set up in an almost 4-2-4 formation, they need the next goal. Origi wins a corner.
81 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Alexander-Arnold's cross comes in to Firmino but the goalscorer doesn't see the ball and it just hits him and Lloris pounces on it.
Liverpool break quickly after the restart and Lucas Moura brings Salah down, getting a yellow in the process.
Origi takes the free kick and it deflects out for a corner, Spurs are under pressure here.
84 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Back-to-back corners for Liverpool yield no results. Lucas Moura is replaced with Ben Davies.
Van Dijk sends a long ball up to Mane but it's too long, you can feel every fan in Anfield urging the ball into the net.
87 mins: Liverpool 1 - 1 Spurs
Spurs get the chance to break with Sissoko and Son. There's only van Dijk to stop them he stops Sissoko from giving the ball to Son and Sissoko's shot goes way over the bar.
90 mins: Liverpool 2 - 1 Spurs - Salah
It's in! It's Mo Salah!
Origi wins a corner and Alexander-Arnold whips it in. Kane heads it away but the ball comes back out to Alexander-Arnold. The cross comes in to the far post and Salah heads it towards goal, Lloris spills it and it's deflected into the net!
90+4 mins: Liverpool 2 - 1 Spurs
A clash of heads bring the physios on to the pitch, there's only a minute left of added time but it all adds to the spectacle.
90+5 mins: Liverpool 2 - 1 Spurs
They've done it! Liverpool have the win, their second goal will go down as an Alderweiereld own goal but they won't care. Liverpool move back to the top of the Premier League.
Tottenham played well but Liverpool threw everything at them in the closing stages and they couldn't keep them out.
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