Liverpool secured a 4-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in Jurgen Klopp’s penultimate match at Anfield, returning to winning ways despite Spurs’ attempt at a comeback. The win solidified Liverpool’s dominance over Spurs, with just two defeats in 32 home Premier League encounters against the North London side.
Both teams entered the match eager to bounce back from recent disappointments. Early on, Spurs showed promise, but Liverpool threatened consistently, with Mohamed Salah striking the crossbar and forcing saves from Spurs’ goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Salah opened the scoring in the 16th minute, nodding home Cody Gakpo’s cross despite Vicario’s efforts. Liverpool continued to control proceedings, with Andrew Robertson extending the lead by poking home a rebound from Salah’s shot.
In the second half, Liverpool capitalized on defensive errors from Spurs, as Gakpo headed in his 15th goal of the season after a dispossessed Emerson Royal and a brilliant cross from Harvey Elliott. Elliott himself added to the tally with a stunning strike into the top corner, putting Liverpool comfortably ahead.
Although Richarlison and Heung-min Son pulled goals back for Spurs, Liverpool remained resolute, denying further opportunities and securing the victory. The win marked Klopp’s penultimate home match at Anfield on a positive note.
For Spurs, the defeat extended their Premier League woes, suffering a fourth consecutive loss for the first time since November 2004, conceding a total of 13 goals during this challenging run.