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Five things we learned from Liverpool victory over Spurs

By Adam Hawkes

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 15: Roberto Firmino of Liverpool celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 15: James Milner of Liverpool in action during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur & Liverpool FC @ Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Picture by Julian Finney from Getty Images) /

No.3 – Milner Shows His Worth

Once again, Liverpool’s Man of the Match wasn’t one of the expensive superstars. It was free transfer (unbelievable business, by the way) James Milner. The Englishman recorded 3 key passes and 5 tackles in an all round battling performance from start to finish.

Coming up against the likes of Christian Eriksen in midfield was never going to be easy, but the former City man made it look exactly that. He looked a little behind the pace when Spurs were moving the ball around at their most fluid but adjusted brilliantly; stopping them from even getting started.

When Fabinho and Naby Keita arrived in the summer many thought that Milner would shift into an occasional rotation role. The vice-captain was having none of it. Instead it has been Fabinho who has yet to make an appearance and Keita who is the first midfielder off.

He may not start every game now we are playing twic a week. However, his experience will be absolutely vital not only in this tough run in, but at the business end of the season in the hunt for the Premier League and Champions League.

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