Liverpool
Alisson No chance with Kane’s early goal and mainly routine saves until two important stops in stoppage time. 7
Trent Alexander-Arnold Unable to stop Son for the opener but responded superbly with an assertive display. 8
Dejan Lovren Lost out to Son in a foot race that almost led to a second Spurs goal but otherwise solid. 7
Virgil van Dijk Unsettled at times by the physical battle with Kane. More convincing in the second half. 7
Andy Robertson The team’s best outlet as he revelled in the space outside Aurier. His deliveries deserved an end product. 8
Jordan Henderson Caught out twice in the build-up to Kane’s goal but made amends with a crucial equaliser. 7
Fabinho Creative and unruffled when under pressure, always chose the right pass and a calming influence all game. 8
Georginio Wijnaldum Provided much-needed bite in midfield in the first half before fading as the contest wore on. 6
Mohamed Salah Punished Spurs from the spot once again, as in the Champions League final, although not at his best. 7
Roberto Firmino Impressed more with his workrate than his guile on this occasion. Unnerved Sanchez with his movement. 7
Sadio Mané Missing a free header was a rare blemish. His tireless display was summed up by how the penalty was won. 8
Subs Milner (for Wijnaldum 77) 6; Gomez (for Salah 85) 6; Origi (for Firmino 90) 5
Tottenham
Paulo Gazzaniga Superb saves from Salah, Firmino, Van Dijk and Alexander-Arnold before the dam finally burst. 8
Serge Aurier Given little protection by Eriksen but no excuse for the foolish foul that decided the outcome. 6
Toby Alderweireld Strong in the air and impressively marshalled a not entirely convincing defence. 8
Davinson Sánchez The opposite of Alderweireld. Almost let in Firmino with a careless dummy and looked vulnerable. 6
Danny Rose Weak for Liverpool’s equaliser and wasted a great chance to equalise in the dying minutes. 6
Moussa Sissoko Made Harry Kane’s opener with a powerful surge and the best link with the Spurs’ attack. 8
Harry Winks Conceded too many cheap fouls around his penalty area and no surprise when he was withdrawn. 6
Dele Alli Switched to a deeper midfield role that he stuck to rigidly until Spurs fell behind. Overrun often. 6
Christian Eriksen Struggled to make his presence felt. Close with a volley but on the periphery throughout. 6
Son Heung-min Pace troubled the home defence and should have been used more. Should have doubled Spurs’ lead. 8
Harry Kane Converted his one chance superbly and was a menace, although left isolated for long spells. 7
Subs Ndombele (for Winks 63) 6; Moura (for Aurier 83) 6; Lo Celso (for Eriksen 88) 5
