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Liverpool 5 – 1 Tottenham – The Postmortem

With the pressure of history and the opportunity to clinch a record-equalling 20th English league title, Liverpool welcomed Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield needing just a single point, with five games remaining. Arne Slot’s side didn’t just meet expectations—they smashed through them with a devastating 5-1 victory that confirmed their status as Premier League champions with four games to spare. The historic Anfield stadium

It was a display fitting for champions: controlled, ruthless, and relentless. At the heart of it all was Alexis Mac Allister, whose midfield masterclass capped off a season of brilliance.

Below is how the team lined up, with match details following.

The Starting Eleven

GK – Alisson Becker

RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold

RCB – Ibrahima Konaté

LCB – Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB – Andy Robertson

CM – Ryan Gravenberch

ACM – Dominik Szoboszlai

CM – Alexis Mac Allister

RW – Mohamed Salah

CF – Luis Díaz

LW – Cody Gakpo

Subs:

Diogo Jota – Cody Gakpo (67 mins)

Curtis Jones – Dominik Szoboszlai (67 mins)

Harvey Elliott – Luis Díaz (76 mins)

Wataru Endo – Trent Alexander-Arnold (76 mins)

Darwin Núñez – Alexis Mac Allister (83 mins)

Goals (Assisted by)

Liverpool 0 – 1 Tottenham

Dominic Solanke (James Maddison) 12 mins

Liverpool 1 – 1 Tottenham

Luis Díaz (unassisted) – 22 mins

Liverpool 2 – 1 Tottenham

Alexis Mac Allister (unassisted) – 31 mins

Liverpool 3 – 1 Tottenham

Cody Gakpo (assisted by Mohamed Salah) – 38 mins

Liverpool 4 – 1 Tottenham

Mohamed Salah (assisted by Ryan Gravenberch) – 54 mins

Liverpool 5 – 1 Tottenham

Own Goal (forced by Mohamed Salah) – 66 mins

Important Match Stats

Possession

Liverpool 64% – 36% Tottenham

XG

Liverpool 2.14 – 0.37 Tottenham

Total Shots

Liverpool 25 – 8 Tottenham

Corner Kicks

Liverpool 8 – 2 Tottenham

Offsides

Liverpool 1 – 3 Tottenham

Fouls

Liverpool 16 – 9 Tottenham

Yellow Cards

Liverpool 2 – 1 Tottenham

Goalkeeper Saves

Liverpool 2 – 2 Tottenham

The First Half

The first 45 minutes at Anfield showcased attacking quality and resilience. After an early setback through a Dominic Solanke header, Liverpool responded instantly through Luis Díaz, whose opportunistic strike settled the nerves. Tottenham are a team that has been struggling to hold onto a lead and their defensive vulnerabilities were ever present through a first half dominated by Arne Slot’s men.

From there, the Reds took control and the home side never looked like anything but winners. Alexis Mac Allister’s thunderous left-footed drive from distance restored Liverpool’s lead wonderfully before Cody Gakpo added a third with a precise header. Gakpo’s movement and link-up play with Salah and Díaz continually unpicked Spurs’ fragile defence, while Szoboszlai’s surging midfield runs kept the visitors on the back foot.

Liverpool went into the break 3-1 ahead, and with the Kop already sensing history and a party at full time.

The Second Half

Arne Slot’s men stepped up another gear after the restart. Salah, who had been lively all game, achieved his goal with a smart finish, putting the result beyond doubt. The history-making attacking talisman will now spend the remainder of this season hunting records.

Dominik Szoboszlai continued to excel, driving through the midfield lines and creating space for the front three, while Mac Allister’s control allowed Liverpool to dominate territory across a sun-emblazoned pitch. An own goal, forced by Salah’s relentless pressure, capped the scoring at 5-1 and in truth, it should have been more.

Tottenham offered little resistance, and Liverpool cruised through the final stages, allowing the substitutions to share the glory on a perfect afternoon.

Final Thoughts

Liverpool delivered a performance worthy of champions. From the brilliance of Alexis Mac Allister in midfield to the devastating attacking trio of Gakpo, Díaz, and Salah, it was a complete team effort.

Arne Slot’s tactical bravery and composure throughout the season culminated in a dominant display that etched his name into club folklore. The title is not just won—it is earned through reinvention, resilience, and the return of the Liverpool swagger.

A 20th league title, four games to spare, and history secured once again. The pressure seemed to be off and the champions showed their brilliance.

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:

Liverpool 3 – 1 Tottenham