Liverpool returned to the top of the English Premier League yesterday with a 2-1 victory over Tottenham, gifted by Toby Alderweireld’s 90th-minute own-goal for the third-placed London club.
Liverpool moved two points clear of Manchester City, having played a game more.
Liverpool secured a 16th-minute lead when Andrew Robertson’s cross from the left was perfect for Roberto Firmino, who took up a position between the Tottenham centre backs and nodded in from 10 yards.
It was a second half short of clear-cut chances, but Tottenham began to apply more pressure on the Liverpool defence and made its breakthrough after 70 minutes.
Tottenham are only ahead of fourth-place Manchester United on goal difference and a point ahead of London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
