Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham - Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick before Richarlison late equaliser
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Liverpool's defence of their Premier League title has emphatically not gone to plan, but at least the Reds can say they haven't had the season that Tottenham Hotspur have had. 18:21Ian DoyleSmall bonusThe only comfort Liverpool can take as it at least that won't count as a goal during additional time.18:20Paul GorstNo lessons learnedRicharlison's goal wasn't officially in added time but it's another late goal conceded by this Liverpool team who, maddeningly, never learn their lesson.
17:20KEY EVENTHalf-time ratingsAlisson Becker 7Smart stop to turn over Souza shot from range and later keep out Richarlison header first half.Dominik Szoboszlai 8Thumped home the opener with a trademark free-kick and stuck to defensive tasks up against the tricky Tel.Joe Gomez 7Dealt sufficiently with Tottenham’s physical threat before break and played ball well into midfield.Virgil van Dijk 6Involved in a right tussle with Richarlison but a little worrying with some of his distribution.Andy Robertson 6One good piece of covering ushered away dangerous Solanke cross early on and solid enough in both directions.Ryan Gravenberch 7Fired one effort over when invited to shoot by Kop and some good pressing in midfield.Alexis Mac Allister 6Strong run won the free-kick for the opener and set up Gakpo for opportunity but otherwise flitted in and out.Jeremie Frimpong 6Started with intent with a few probing runs but became less effective as first half wore on.Florian Wirtz 6Took a while to settle in the number 10 role but began to find his passes towards half-time.Rio Ngumoha 6Pretty quiet until one fine run roused the crowd shortly before half-time but let down by control when fed by Wirtz inside area.Cody Gakpo 6Led the line not afraid to drop back and get stuck in, and hit post with one effort first half.17:18Paul GorstHalf time: Liverpool 1-0 SpursRicharlison comes close with the penultimate touch of the half but Alisson saves it from a corner. 17:04Paul GorstWirtz and Ngumoha linkingMore link-ups with Wirtz and Ngumoha, this time the 17-year-old sees his shot blocked with his left foot after his touch, in acres of room, just let's him down.
They haven't been massively outplayed although Liverpool are the better team easily.Tottenham are strong in attack and they'll look to get the most out of their chances.The Reds have struggled in that regard and need to start creating more here. Liverpool 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur (Szoboszlai)It's there!16:45Paul GorstDecent startArne Slot will be relatively pleased with the opening 15 minutes or so.