Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham player ratings: Wijnaldum careless and Alisson extremely nervy
It was far too close for comfort but Liverpool eventually beat Tottenham Hotspur even after a careless performance from Gini Wijnaldum and Alisson Becker’s extremely nervy behaviour.
Roberto Firmino headed home brilliantly after Andy Robertson floated in an inch-perfect cross before Lucas Moura equalized for Spurs following an excellent counter-attack.
The Reds left it late to snatch a winner as flat footed defender Toby Alderweireld poked into his own net from close range.
Gaining three points when all seemed loss is one of the hallmarks of a title winning side, and if it weren’t for the continued brilliance of Manchester City it would be all over.
"That is crazy!"
— Optus Sport (@OptusSport) March 31, 2019
"That's Liverpool-Tottenham for you!"
Scenes at the Kop end as Liverpool somehow snatch a late-late win.#LIVTOT #PL #OptusSport pic.twitter.com/ufBjyG8pgg
But it isn’t, so this win comes with its own monumental importance.
It was definitely a mixed day for the Liverpool lads, with some cracking performances mixed in with a few average ones. Scroll down and click through the slides to read what a combination of Sky Sports, The Guardian, The Express and the Echo thought.
With triple six and a five, pretty much all the publications had the same opinion of how Alisson performed – nervy. <p>The Brazilian never looked sure of himself as he nearly repeated his Fulham mistake again. One of his best assets, using the ball when it’s at his feet, let Alisson down as he ‘rarely settled’.</p>. Goalkeeper. Liverpool. ALISSON BECKER. 5.75