Liverpool extended their Premier League lead to four points with a spectacular 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what became one of the season’s most entertaining matches.
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Tottenham vs Liverpool: Match Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | Premier League 2024-25 |
| Date | December 22, 2024 |
| Venue | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Final Score | Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool |
| Attendance | 61,439 |
| Referee | Sam Barrott |
First Half Dominance
Luis Díaz opened the scoring with a diving header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s beautiful cross in the 23rd minute. The Reds doubled their advantage through Alexis Mac Allister’s close-range header before James Maddison pulled one back for Spurs. However, Dominik Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s two-goal cushion in first-half stoppage time, sending the visitors into the break with a commanding 3-1 lead.
Salah’s Clinical Second Half
Mohamed Salah netted twice within seven minutes, passing Liverpool legend Billy Liddell on the club’s all-time scoring list to make it 5-1. The Egyptian King’s 14th and 15th league goals of the season showcased why he remains one of the Premier League’s deadliest finishers.
Despite late goals from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke giving Tottenham hope, Díaz sealed the victory with his second goal in the 85th minute.
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Key Statistics
- Liverpool remain unbeaten away from home this season
- The Reds topped the Premier League table on Christmas Day for the first time since 2020
- This was Liverpool’s 23rd match under manager Arne Slot
- Official match details available on Premier League
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FAQs
Q: What was the final score of Tottenham vs Liverpool on December 22, 2024?
Liverpool secured a dominant 6-3 away victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Luis Díaz and Mohamed Salah both scored twice, with Mac Allister and Szoboszlai adding the other goals for the Reds.
Q: How many points clear are Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after this win?
Following this victory, Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points ahead of second-placed Chelsea, maintaining their unbeaten away record this season.
