Liverpool back on top as late own goal secures 2-1 win over Tottenham | The Guardian Nigeria News

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Tottenham Hotspur’s Belgian defender Toby Alderweireld (C) scores a late own goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on March 31, 2019. Liverpool won the game 2-1.Paul ELLIS / AFP

Liverpool moved back top of the 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 move 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…



Source: Guardian Newspaper