Liverpool 2 Tottenham Hotspur 1The clock was ticking towards the 90-minute mark when the final, decisive blow sparked those euphoric scenes. Liverpool were just a few minutes away from a result that – who knows? Suddenly it did not seem quite so important that Salah had seemed like he was weighed down by the expectations. Sissoko’s shot was wild when, at that stage, Liverpool were facing a defeat that could have had heavy consequences. Photograph: Paul Ellis/AFP/GettyThose forward surges from Trent Alexander-Arnold and Andrew Robertson meant Liverpool were often operating with auxiliary wingers.

Source: The Irish Times March 31, 2019 17:48 UTC