Alexander Isak scored his second Premier League goal, while Hugo Ekitike was also on target as Liverpool edged 9-man Tottenham 2-1 on Saturday.
Alexander Isak gave Liverpool the lead with only his second Premier League goal for the club, though he was injured in the act of scoring, and Hugo Ekitike doubled their advantage.
But Tottenham substitute Richarlison pulled one back seven minutes from the end of normal time, with Liverpool then looking ragged as they aimed to protect their lead.
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Both Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off for an act of indiscipline.
Despite going down to nine men, Liverpool had to soak up the pressure till 90 minutes to seal the maximum three points.
Nevertheless, victory for Liverpool lifted them at least temporarily to fifth place in the Premier League, trailing Chelsea only on goal difference, while Tottenham dropped yet more points on their own patch.
