The home side took the lead in the first half through striker Roberto Firmino, as Liverpool seized control of the match to the delight of the Anfield crowd. But Spurs started to grow into the game after the break and it was Lucas Moura who scored the equaliser to drag Mauricio Pochettino's side level.
With time ticking down, it looked as though Liverpool would end the weekend in second place behind City, but a late Hugo Lloris error saw the Spurs goalkeeper parry the ball into Toby Alderweireld, who could not prevent the deflection from crossing the line and sparking wild celebrations. Re-live the action below.
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Tottenham, brought to you from Anfield.
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Liverpool could move back to the top of the Premier League with a victory over Spurs today. For Tottenham they could put some distance between themselves and the rest of the teams hoping for a top four place. As it stands only one point separates Tottenham, Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea.
Mane flicks the ball to Salah on the edge of the box. Vertonghen doesn't close him down and Salah takes a left footed shot but sends it way over the bar.
Matip slips as Eriksen makes a forward run and Tottenham are in on goal, Eriksen plays it to Moura but Alexander-Arnold comes across and covers it well.
Rose recovers the ball whilst under pressure from Salah, Spurs have started confidently Rose tries to find Kane in the box but Alexander-Arnold clears it away.
Tottenham break Liverpool's lines in mid-field and sends the ball to Kane out on the left. Harry Kane holds the ball up well before slotting it back to Moura in the box. Moura doesn't get a shot off and Liverpool get the ball away.
Robertson switches the play of the ball as Liverpool get bogged down on the left, they fare no better on the right as Kane is brought down and Spurs win a free kick.
Henderson sends the ball out to Robertson on the left wing. Robertson whips an accurate ball into the box and Roberto Firmino splits Sanchez and Vertonghen and heads the ball into the bottom corner. Liverpool lead at Anfield!
Liverpool come at Spurs again. Robertson puts another ball into the box that Davinson Sanchez heads away, it falls to Alexander-Arnold who shoots and narrowly misses the far post. Liverpool's wing-backs are running the game at the minute.
Robertson gets in behind the Tottenham defence again before passing the ball to Salah in the box. Salah does well to find Mane, who tries to curl the ball into the inside of the right-hand post but he misses, sending it wide instead.
Alisson has been loose so far in this match, he comes bombing out of his box before realising he can't catch the ball, instead the ball hits him in the chest bounces into the box and he then recovers it.
Robertson runs down the left again and wins a corner against Alderweireld. Alexander-Arnold puts it in but the referee sees too much tussling in around the goalkeeper so he has to take it again. The second ball curls dramatically in the wind and hits the corner of the uprights.
Tottenham look really open down the left. Milner and Robertson try to find some space for a cross but Trippier comes out this time and makes a block. A long ball from Liverpool comes into the box and Firmino gets the better of Sanchez but can't find a red shirt to pass too, Spurs clear it away.
Lucas Moura intercepts Henderson's pass and Tottenham finds themselves in a little bit of space. Eriksen gives it to Alli who shoots and Alisson watches it go over the bar.
Liverpool shoot forward quickly, Salah gets the ball turns quickly and sends it to Firmino, Firmino turns and gives it to Mane, who shoots and sends it wide.
Liverpool lead at half-time. They've been pretty good when attacking especially with balls into the box from the wide men but look a little ropey at the back.
For Spurs they've stayed in the contest but look to be finding it difficult against this Liverpool attacking force.
Tottenham 1 (Lamela) Liverpool 2 (Wijnaldum, Firmino), Premier League, September 2018
Liverpool 2 (Salah 2) Tottenham 2 (Wanyama, Kane), Premier League, February 2018
Tottenham 4 (Kane 2, Son, Alli) Liverpool 1 (Salah), Premier League, October 2017
Liverpool 2 (Mane 2) Tottenham 0, Premier League, February 2017
Liverpool 2 (Sturridge 2) Tottenham 1 (Janssen), League Cup, October 2016
Odds…
Liverpool to win: 6/10
Tottenham to win: 9/2
Draw: 10/3
(Odds provided by Betfair)
Prediction...
Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham
A big game for both teams, but Tottenham’s poor domestic form in recent months means Liverpool have the edge here. As they’re likely to head into the match in second place, with Manchester City playing Fulham on Saturday, the onus is on Jurgen Klopp’s side to respond with three points. Tottenham will have to stop the in-form Sadio Mane, who has scored five goals in his last three games, and Liverpool have an excellent home record against Spurs, winning five of the last seven games in all competitions at Anfield.
