Liverpool deservedly beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday, but they had to come from behind to secure a priceless win.
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
Premier League, Anfield
October 27, 2019
Goals: Henderson 52′, Salah pen 75′; Kane 1′
The Reds faced another big game in their quest for the Premier League title, as an unpredictable Spurs side made the trip to Merseyside.
It couldn’t have been a worse start for Jurgen Klopp‘s side, as Harry Kane headed in after Heung-min Son’s shot had deflected onto the post in the first minute.
Liverpool were excellent from that point on, however, even though they were still behind at half-time.
Jordan Henderson finished well to equalise in front of the Kop early in the second half, before Mohamed Salah won it from the penalty spot, following a foul by Serge Aurier on Sadio Mane.
The victory takes Liverpool back to six points clear of Man City at the top of the Premier League table.
Here’s how supporters reacted to the result on Twitter, Facebook and This Is Anfield’s forums.
Fans highlighted the magnitude of the win…
One of those it felt like a privilege to be there for. What a football team. At times tonight as close to perfect as it's ever decent or reasonable to expect. And when they weren't as good as that they worked it out anyway
— Steve Graves (@steve_graves) October 27, 2019
Massive win that. Another sign of the mentality monsters striking again. They simply don't give up.
Still 6 clear. Still unbeaten in the league.
Your thoughts on the game? #LIVTOT
— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) October 27, 2019
Great win. Played well for large spells. Dominated the game. Liverpool have had a tough first 10 fixtures. United and Chelsea away. Arsenal, Spurs and Leicester at home. 28/30 points. Awesome.
— Steve McVeigh (@Boxingscience20) October 27, 2019
“Big win, brilliant football. Well done boys.”
– Ola Usman on Facebook.
Not seen three points that deserved for a long time. Could have easily had 6 there no bother.
— Dan Wilcox (@LfcDan) October 27, 2019
“Thought we were absolutely immense in this game. Fought tooth and nail for this win against a whole lot of snide fouls.”
– Ljc1109 on the forums.
That is a result. Massive! No backing down despite an unfortunate start. #LFC so ruthless and pressuring in attack, couldn’t have worked harder for those points. Mané superb and Henderson deserves all credit that comes his way. Wobbled at the end, but saw it through. #LFCdigest
— Danny Gallagher (@Danny7Gallagher) October 27, 2019
These lads. Love them to bit, but they're horrendous for the nerves.
Another massive win and a really big performance.
— Henry Jackson (@HenryJackson87) October 27, 2019
The immense Fabinho received special praise…
So happy with that performance. ?Fabinho was immense I thought. Best player on the pitch IMO. On his day he is pure class. #YNWA #LIVTOT ?? pic.twitter.com/YwrrTyla3w
— colin murray (@ColinMurray) October 27, 2019
Fabinho, though. Simply immense.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) October 27, 2019
Hard fought victory today but more than deserved!! We pressed at every opportunity and created enough chances to win 2 games and the Spurs GK was brilliant to be fair. Some excellent performances from Sadio, Trent, Robbo and Bobby but Fabinho my man of the match today ?#LFC
— Peter Phill19s ? (@PeterPhillips_) October 27, 2019
“Fabinho is awesome, my MOTM by a country mile.”
– Lee Hannon on Facebook.
Fabinho is instrumental to this Liverpool side, both offensively and defensively. Calm on the ball, a persistent presser and able to creative and carve out chances for those ahead of him. Really strong second half in particular.
— Leanne Prescott (@_lfcleanne) October 27, 2019
Another massive win for #LFC – never seen a side so adept at responding to setbacks and refusing to let it be 'one of those days'. Fabinho utterly colossal and that's a huge goal from Jordan Henderson, who hasn't been at his best lately but ran himself into the ground.
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) October 27, 2019
“Fabinho my MOTM though. He’s easily MOTM 9/10 games, what a player!”
– Incognito on the forums.
Fabinho MOTM. What a player.
— Noor Patty (@NoorPatty) October 27, 2019
Others also earned credit for their showings…
Trent, Fabinho and Mane superb
— Tom McMahon (@tomjpmac) October 27, 2019
So @trentaa98 creates 7 chances in the game, more than the rest of #lfc's team combined and still doesn't get Man of the Match? Wowser.
He was fucking fantastic, what a player… we are very, very lucky to have him for another 10 years or so. Brilliant. Great win.
— GaGs (@GagsTandon) October 27, 2019
“Sadio MOTM for me, he was immense. Anyone who writes off Hendo needs to have a talk with themselves.”
– hugo the horrible on the forums.
Trent deserves huge credit in particular as well. A couple of ropey moments defensively (although Spurs did target him and Lovren), but the quality of his passing was just outrageous. At times it's as if he's almost dictating games from right-back.
— Joel Rabinowitz (@joel_archie) October 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/ThisIsRowly/status/1188521690483122176
Fortress Anfield was lauded after the final whistle…
Anfield pic.twitter.com/AUy8Og6QgG
— Billy Liddell (@Liddellpool) October 27, 2019
https://twitter.com/Chris78Williams/status/1188522091030683648
The Fortress of Anfield holds against Tottenham, with another three points for Liverpool. Six points clear at the top of the table after 10 matches. #LIVTOT #lfc pic.twitter.com/aHrl39vg06
— Linda Pizzuti Henry (@Linda_Pizzuti) October 27, 2019
Unbeaten at Anfield in 45 games.
Fortress. pic.twitter.com/XaqLZG6Ubo
— – (@AnfieldRd96) October 27, 2019
10 – Liverpool are unbeaten in their last 10 Premier League games when conceding the first goal at Anfield (W7 D3), winning each of the last six. Fortitude. #LIVTOT pic.twitter.com/AgGCV6E8PS
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) October 27, 2019
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