Last Updated on December 23, 2025
The Premier League battle between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool kicked off with a goalless first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday. However, Liverpool’s dominant second-half display propelled them to a convincing 2-1 triumph.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Xavi Simons was sent off in the 33rd minute.
The first half finished 0-0 and it took until the 56th minute before Alexander Isak netted, with an assist by Florian Wirtz, to give Liverpool the lead.
Seven minutes left to play, Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison reduced.
Tottenham Hotspur’s Cristian Romero was sent off in the 90th minute.
Tottenham Hotspur are now in 13th place in the table, while Liverpool are fifth in the league.
The next Premier League games for Tottenham Hotspur are Crystal Palace (away) on 28 December, Brentford (away) on 1 January and Sunderland (home) on 4 January. Liverpool play Wolverhampton Wanderers (home) on 27 December, Leeds United (home) on 1 January and Fulham (away) on 4 January.
In the 66th minute, Hugo Ekitiké increased the lead for Liverpool.