Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in North London, leveling points with fourth-placed Chelsea.
The home team suffered a crucial blow in the 33rd minute: the referee Robert Brooks after a VAR check, he overturned the yellow card Xavi Simons and showed him a straight red for a dangerous start. With a player more, a team Arne Slot she patiently built up the pressure.
They took the lead in the 56th minute. Florian Wirtz he lost Alexander Isakand the Swedish striker scored precisely for 0-1. Ten minutes later Hugo Ekitike is, jumping above Cristiana Romeramade it 0-2 with a header; the home team asked for a foul, but the goal was confirmed.
Tottenham, who lead Thomas Frankreturned to the game in the 83rd minute when he Richarlison reduced to 1-2. The London team created a few more chances, but were prevented by the mood Alisson. In stoppage time, the situation became even more complicated for Spurs: Christian Romero he earned a second yellow card, so the home team ended the match with nine.
The three points lift Liverpool to fifth place in the Premier League with 29 points, the same number as Chelsea. Tottenham remains 13th, with 22 points won.
