Liverpool have dropped points in each of their past two Premier League games, with draws at Newcastle United and at home to Fulham, but this was as convincing a return to winning ways as possible as they confirmed once again that they are the team to beat in the title race.
Tottenham provided the perfect opponents for a Liverpool team almost groaning under the weight of attacking talent, the 6-3 scoreline hugely flattering to Ange Postecoglou’s bedraggled team, who were outclassed from the first whistle.
Salah inevitably got in on the act as he went ahead of Anfield legend Liddell in the club’s scoring charts with that second-half double, but there were stellar performances elsewhere, although Slot will ask questions about how his side conceded three goals.
The scale of Salah’s achievement is illustrated by the fact he now has 229 goals in 373 games. Liddell scored 228 in 534 games, his 228th goal coming in his 526th appearance.
Diaz and Szoboszlai were the other star turns, the Colombian enjoying a better day at Spurs than last season, when he had a goal incorrectly ruled out for offside in Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat.
Szoboszlai relished the freedom Spurs afforded him, racing clear to convert Salah’s pass to make it 3-1 right on half-time, effectively ending the contest, then returning the favour after the break.
Liverpool’s fans gave their team a rapturous reception after the final whistle, belief growing that the Premier League title will return to Anfield at the end of this season.
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