Liverpool surged four points clear at the top of the Premier League with a scintillating 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, driven by a Mohamed Salah masterclass.
Salah was at the heart of the action, scoring twice and providing two assists in a dazzling display that left Spurs chasing shadows. The Egyptian forward’s brilliance propelled Liverpool to a commanding position in the title race, capitalising on Chelsea’s earlier 0-0 draw with Everton.
Liverpool’s relentless pressing and fluid attacking overwhelmed Tottenham, whose defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed. Salah, now with 15 goals and 11 assists this season, is the first Premier League player to hit double figures in both categories. His two goals also elevated him to Liverpool’s fourth all-time top scorer with 229 goals, surpassing Billy Liddell.
Under new manager Arne Slot, Liverpool have been near-unstoppable, winning 21 of their 25 matches across all competitions. Slot’s tactical acumen and the team’s resurgence have raised hopes of a Premier League title, their first since 2020.
This emphatic win showcased Liverpool’s attacking depth, with Luis Diaz, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai also on the scoresheet alongside Salah’s double. Diaz added a second late on to seal the victory.
Tottenham, meanwhile, suffered their eighth league defeat, leaving them 11th in the table and intensifying the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. It was the first time in a decade Spurs had conceded five or more at home in a Premier League match.
The match began with Salah narrowly missing an early opportunity, smashing a shot against the crossbar. Liverpool took the lead in the 23rd minute when Trent Alexander-Arnold’s pinpoint cross found Diaz, who headed home.
Szoboszlai’s flicks and intricate playmaking set up two more goals, with Mac Allister and Salah both finding the net. Tottenham briefly rallied with goals from Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison, but their defensive frailties allowed Liverpool to restore their dominance.
Salah’s sixth goal in five games and Diaz’s late strike capped a memorable night for the Reds. As Liverpool head into the Christmas period as title favourites, the future looks bright at Anfield.
