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Overview
- Alexander Isak came on in the second half to score the opener before leaving injured following a heavy challenge by Micky van de Ven.
- Xavi Simons was sent off in the 33rd minute after a VAR review for a foul on Virgil van Dijk, tilting control toward the visitors.
- Hugo Ekitiké doubled Liverpool’s lead with a header, and Richarlison pulled one back late for Spurs.
- Cristian Romero received a second yellow card near the end, leaving Tottenham with nine men as Liverpool saw out the result in London.
- The win extends Liverpool’s recent upturn and lifts them into fifth place in the Premier League, with Wolverhampton next on Dec. 27 and Tottenham visiting Crystal Palace on Dec. 28.