Tottenham Vs Liverpool, Premier League: Ekitike, Isak Guide Reds To 2-1 Win Over Nine-Man Spurs

Liverpool edged nine-man Tottenham 2-1 in a chaotic Premier League clash in North London. Alexander Isak opened the scoring for the Reds shortly after half-time but was forced off injured following a challenge from Micky van de Ven, while Hugo Ekitike added a second to put Liverpool in control. Richarlison pulled one back for Spurs late on, but Cristian Romero’s stoppage-time red ensured Liverpool held on for a third consecutive win, moving up to fifth, while Tottenham remain mired in 13th with just one win in their last eight league games.

Updated on: 21 December 2025 1:51 pm

Tottenham Hotspur Vs Liverpool Premier League match-Alexander Isak

Liverpool's Alexander Isak, top, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Liverpool's Alexander Isak reacts after sustaining an injury during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Referee John Brooks, left, shows a yellow card to Tottenham's Richarlison, right, during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham's Richarlison, right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham Hotspur Vs Liverpool Premier League match-Cristian Romero

Tottenham's Cristian Romero, left, duels for the ball with Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike, front right, celebrates with teammates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Liverpool's Alexander Isak, left, scores the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike, left, duels for the ball with Tottenham's Djed Spence during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson makes a save in front of Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton

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Tottenham Hotspur Vs Liverpool Premier League match-Djed Spence

Tottenham's Djed Spence, right, duels for the ball with Liverpool's Conor Bradley, left, during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham and Liverpool in London. | Photo: AP/Ian Walton