English Premier League
Liverpool edge Spurs to go top again
Own goal turns tide against Spurs in last-minute
Liverpool — Liverpool moved back top of the English Premier League in dramatic fashion as Toby Alderweireld’s last-minute own goal beat Tottenham 2-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp’s side moved two points clear of Manchester City once more at the top of the table, but City have a game in hand. Liverpool’s hopes of ending a 29-year wait to win the title looked set to be dealt a massive blow as Lucas Moura’s strike 20 minutes from time cancelled out Roberto Firmino’s early opener. However, Hugo Lloris could only palm Mohamed Salah’s header into the path of the unfortunate Alderweireld to condemn Tottenham to a fourth defeat in five Premier League games. Spurs are now in serious danger of crashing out of the top four as they remain level on points with Manchester United and could be usurped by north London rivals Arsenal into third should the Gunners beat Newcastle on Monday. And the visitors will be left to regret a huge missed chance by Moussa Sissoko five minutes from time when ...
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