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Tottenham face Liverpool in the Premier League as Jurgen Klopp’s in-form Reds face their toughest test of the season at Ange Postecoglou’s resurgent Spurs.
Both sides are unbeaten so far in the Premier League, with Liverpool winning five of their opening six fixtures to lead the challenge to Manchester City in the early standings. But Tottenham are only two points behind after battling back to a thrilling draw at rivals Arsenal last weekend, as James Maddison and Son Heung-min starred in the comeback.
Now Postecoglou’s side face a Liverpool team who are also reborn from last campaign with a new-look midfield. Dominik Szoboszlai’s stunning strike helped the Reds to their seventh win in a row in all competitions in midweek, and there will be talk of Klopp’s side fighting for the title should they beat Spurs for the first time this season.
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33’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Spurs continue cutting through the Liverpool defence, with a well-worked move ending in Richarlison blazing over the bar.
60 minutes looks like a long time for Liverpool to hold out, but it’s worth remembering that they won both previous games where they received a red card.
And there’s almost a timely reminder as Luis Diaz breaks through and finishes well across Vicario. There’s a VAR check, but he was just offside.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 18:05
29’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Spurs are certainly in the ascendency now, dominating possession and creating a couple of decent chances.
Kulusevski makes a mazy run in the box before his shot is blocked, before Maddison has a tame shot saved by Alisson.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 18:01
25’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
VAR Correction – RED CARD!
Simon Hooper overturns his decision, and Curtis Jones is sent off!
Bissouma is still receiving treatment, but there was no malice in the challenge. It’s dubious, but Jones was over the ball and impacted Bissouma’s anke.
That is Liverpool’s third red card this season.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:59
23’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Curtis Jones is given a yellow card, for a challenge on Bissouma, but VAR are reviewing it for a red.
His foot is over the ball, but it would be harsh.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:56
22’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Spurs are trying to slow the game down a bit now, after a period where Liverpool were winning the ball in dangerous areas.
They’re keeping possession well, but they aren’t showing much threat.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:55
18’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool have another chance, working the ball well down Salah’s wing before Szoboszlai’s ball in finds Gakpo. His shot is blocked, but Liverpool seem to be in the ascendency.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:51
17’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Shouts for a penalty from Spurs fans but Van Dijk had his arms by his side.
Nothing comes from the resulting corner, and Liverpool are back in possession, Salah winning a foul near halfway.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:49
13’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
Liverpool have an even better chance, with Vicario making a double save from Gakpo and Robertson after the former had controlled well from around eight yards out.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:45
11’ – Tottenham 0-0 Liverpool
The first real chance of the game as Richarlison gets down the left and flashes a ball across Alisson, with Kulusevski arriving just too late.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:43
Tottenham vs Liverpool – LIVE
Liverpool will be happier with the start they’ve made, though Spurs are growing into it.
There’s been some nice play from both sides, with a lot of calmness in their own box to play out from the back.
Tottenham fashion their first half-chance, with Van Dijk blocking from Kulusevski.
Chris Wilson30 September 2023 17:40
