Liverpool vs Tottenham: Five things we learned from victory over Spurs

Five things we learned from Liverpool victory over Spurs

By Adam Hawkes | Sep 16, 2018

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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Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and team mate Joe Gomez celebrate following the Premier League matchup between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool FC at Wembley Stadium on September 15, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) /

No.4 – Van Dijk Lives Up To World-Class Tag

It’s almost getting boring for Liverpool fans repeating themselves each week, but Virgil van Dijk was absolutely dominant and showed why he is one of the best defenders in the world and comfortably the best in the Premier League.

In his biggest test of the season up against (an albeit out of form) Harry Kane, Virgil didn’t look phased whatsoever, marshaling the Liverpool defense like a veteran and looking like a real leader at the heart of defense.

Since Jamie Carragher retired I have worried about every ball played into the Liverpool box. Every single cross pre-empting a heart attack. Those days are gone. Van Dijk is first to everything and towers over every opponent. Kane was anonymous today.

You really do have to wonder where Liverpool would be without the Dutch centre back. One thing is for sure – they wouldn’t be in a title race this season.

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