Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Player Ratings as Reds snatch late winner at Anfield | Premier League 2020-21

Liverpool beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 at Anfield on Wednesday night to go three points clear at the top of the Premier League table.

Roberto Firmino headed home an Andy Robertson corner in the 90th minute to spark wild celebrations among the 2000 fans who were present at Anfield for the game.

In the first half, Liverpool took the lead through Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian received a pass from Curtis Jones and struck a fierce shot that looped past Hugo Lloris, after a massive deflection off Toby Alderweireld.

It took Spurs only a few minutes after the Liverpool goal to equalise. Giovanni Lo Celso played Son Heung-Min through on goal, and the Korean placed an unerring finish past Alisson Becker at the near post.

Spurs had two excellent chances to take the lead early in the second half. Steven Bergwijn hit the post after running on to a flicked header from Son. Soon after that, Harry Kane headed a corner down and over the bar when he was free just a few yards away from goal.

In the end, Spurs were made to pay for those missed chances as Liverpool forced a late corner which the London side didn't defend well enough.

Here's how each player fared for both sides.

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Liverpool player ratings against Tottenham Hotspur

Alisson Becker - 6/10

Alisson Becker had a moment of madness in the second half when he played a pass straight to Kane but recovered well to palm the Englishman's shot over the bar. Tottenham's only other shot on target was their goal, which Alisson could've done nothing about.

Trent Alexander-Arnold - 6/10

Trent Alexander-Arnold was outstanding in defence in this game. He made a few interceptions that prevented Bergwijn from going through on goal.

Rhys Williams - 7/10

This was an excellent performance from Rhys Williams on his Premier League debut. He was on the front-foot against Harry Kane for most of the game and was confident in winning his aerial duels as well.

Fabinho - 7/10

As the leader of the Liverpool defence, Fabinho was excellent in this game. Like Williams, Fabinho was also on the front-foot and shut out most of Spurs' counter-attacks really well.

Andy Robertson - 7/10

Andy Robertson was excellent, as he often is. He was being afforded more space on his flank than Alexander-Arnold on the other side and was a lot more threatening. His set-piece to deliver the winning goal was also outstanding.

Jordan Henderson - 6/10

The skipper had an important role in front of the back four: as the shield. He did that really well and also set off Liverpool attacks from midfield. His crossing when he did get into good positions was not good enough, though.

Gini Wijnaldum - 8/10

Gini Wijnaldum was arguably the best Liverpool player on the pitch in this game. Against the energy and tenacity that Tottenham had in midfield, he was terrific in his ball retention, progressed the ball well and overall just had an outstanding impact for Liverpool.

Curtis Jones - 8/10

The only reason why it is arguable that Wijnaldum was Liverpool's best player on the night was because Curtis Jones was really close to the level the Dutchman produced.

He got himself an assist for Salah's goal and could've had another in the second half with a pass to Mane. But even outside those decisive moments, he seems to be maturing in his midfield role, which is great news for Liverpool.

Mohamed Salah - 6/10

Mohamed Salah scored the first goal for Liverpool

Mo Salah scored his 11th Premier League goal of the season, but it was a bit lucky. He had another big chance in the first half, which he struck straight at Lloris.

Sadio Mane - 5/10

Mane and Aurier had a great one-on-one battle throughout the game, and the Liverpool man might have just come out of that second-best. He did have a couple of great chances though. In the first half, he hit a shot straight at Lloris and then saw the crossbar deny him in the second.

Roberto Firmino - 7/10

What a massive goal from Firmino! The header itself was perfect, but it was also the culmination of an excellent striker's performance. He dropped deep, linked play well, passed the ball well and, in the end, got his just reward.

Tottenham Hotspur player ratings against Liverpool

Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

Hugo Lloris - 7/10

Hugo Lloris was mostly called into action to field a straight-forward shot from the Liverpool players. He made a couple of great saves to deny Firmino in the first half, though.

Serge Aurier - 6/10

Serge Aurier defended really well when Mane was one-on-one against him. However, outside of that, he still was prone to the odd moment of madness. He gave the ball away straight to a Liverpool player on at least four separate occasions.

Toby Alderweireld - 5/10

Toby Alderweireld had a part to play in both goals that Spurs conceded. The first one was unfortunate, as Salah's shot deflected off his shin when he went to block it. For the second goal, he was marking Firmino but let him go, and the Brazilian made him pay.

Eric Dier - 6/10

Eric Dier had a good game for Tottenham at the back. He kept things simple and ensured that there was no trouble being caused from his side.

Ben Davies - 6/10

He had the reasonably difficult task of dealing with the dual threat of Salah and Alexander-Arnold, but dealt with it pretty well.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 5/10

Hojbjerg's physicality and tenacity has been a big plus for Spurs so far this season, but he was well below-par against Liverpool. With Firmino dropping deep, and Wijnaldum and Jones pushing forward from midfield, there were too many Liverpool bodies in his zone for the Dane to be comfortable.

Moussa Sissoko - 5/10

In the first half, he played as a right winger and was really uncomfortable, as he let Robertson run off him a couple of times. He looked a lot more comfortable after half-time, when he was moved into a central role.

Giovani Lo Celso - 7/10

Giovani Lo Celso produced a superb pass to set up Son's goal. In addition, he also made a couple of crucial tackles to deny Liverpool attackers a clear sight of goal.

Steven Bergwijn - 5/10

He missed two massive chances when he was clean through on goal. In the first, he cut across the ball and it went well wide. The second one, which was created by Son's flick-on, should have been scored but Bergwijn's shot hit the post.

Son Heung-Min - 7/10

Son Heung-Min took his goal with aplomb, and his pace behind the Liverpool defence was a massive threat throughout the game.

Harry Kane - 4/10

This was a poor performance from Harry Kane. He missed a sitter with his header in the second half. His overall link-up play was below par as well.

Substitutes

Lucas Moura - 5/10

He replaced Lo Celso early in the second half but really didn't create much from the right wing for Spurs.

Sergio Reguilon - 5/10

He came on for the last quarter of an hour to replace Bergwijn on the left flank.

Dele Alli - N/A

Alli barely had a touch of the ball in the five minutes that he did play.