Liverpool left it late to clinch all three points against Tottenham, as Toby Alderweireld scored an own goal in the last minute to help the Reds return to the top of the table.
Tottenham began the game the stronger of the two sides, but Liverpool ended up grabbing the lead 16 minutes into the match. Andrew Robertson provided a sumptuous cross from the left flank, finding Roberto Firmino, who nodded the ball past Hugo Lloris to put the hosts ahead.
Liverpool subsequently retained control of the proceedings, but failed to build on their lead, as several chances went abegging heading into the break. In the second half, Tottenham took control of the game before being rewarded for the same, when Lucas Moura scored from close range to level the scores.
Thereafter, it was the visitors who looked likelier of the two sides to score the next goal, only for Spurs’ profligacy to hurt them. With the minutes ticking by, Liverpool got a stroke of luck going there way, as Hugo Lloris spilled a simple catch from Mohamed Salah’s header, before Toby Alderweireld diverted the ball into his own net.
The result meant Liverpool returned to the top of the table, leading Manchester City by two points, who have a game in hand. And, fans celebrated the outcome on Twitter wholeheartedly, sarcastically lauding Alderweireld as well.
Basically every single Liverpool fan right now ??? #livtot pic.twitter.com/cwNzxYpV3i
— LFC (@RockyKlopp) March 31, 2019
Yes. YES. YES!!!!! #LIVTOT ♥️ #klopp pic.twitter.com/e9KMuGdxze
— David Kidd (@davidpkidd) March 31, 2019
Wow. Get in. That’s the league title there?? #YNWA
— Mezstro (@ItzChimezie) March 31, 2019
Hugo three points for Liverpool. Lucky to take anything from it, Spurs were dangerous. To win titles you have to be able to play poorly and win.
— DaveOCKOP (@DaveOCKOP) March 31, 2019
Unbelievable. Liverpool got away with a sloppy second half, pre-equaliser. What a result though. UP THE REDS!
— Andrew Beasley (@BassTunedToRed) March 31, 2019
Salah. Lovely cushioned header. TO ALDERWEIRELD!!!!!!! OH YA BEUTY pic.twitter.com/S4APyfj2A9
— Noah? (@VanDijkIsCool) March 31, 2019
Hugo Lloris and Toby Alderweireld….. LFC legends….. love you both. We ain’t going away City so back over to you #LIVTOT #TopOfTheLeague
— Darren Hughes (@McrDarren) March 31, 2019
This goal will be the key ? for the Title #YNWA #LIVTOT pic.twitter.com/0E7kkof01z
— Islam Hamdy (@islambeko0o0o) March 31, 2019
A similar pattern as recent games ensued, as Virgil van Dijk defended resolutely, and fans made sure to hail the star defender.
The own goal ultimately wins the game but that 2 on 1 defending by Virgil Van Dijk at 1-1 won it just as much.
We’re not worthy pic.twitter.com/as6raXHrPa
— ‘ (@GerrardsPrime) March 31, 2019
That Sissoko miss is where you see why there’s no CB in the world better than Virgil Van Dijk
Positioning is unbelievable to simultaneously cut off the pass to Son as well as stay close enough to Sissoko to force him onto his weaker left foot
Unique CB & the player of the year
— Raj Chohan (@rajsinghchohan) March 31, 2019
Van Dijk on that 2v1 was some of the best defending I’ve ever seen in my life. Absolutely incredible footballer
— . (@ThoseScouseLads) March 31, 2019
Any other defender and it’s 2-1 to Tottenham. £75 million for Virgil Van Dijk is bargain of the century and I don’t want to hear a word. pic.twitter.com/uEgolDtV7x
— Moussa Sissoko (@AnfieldRd96) March 31, 2019
Meanwhile, fans erred on the side of caution as well, pointing towards Jurgen Klopp’s decision making.
WHEN will Klopp realise this midfield DOES NOT work??? pic.twitter.com/KVUqHBKIra
— Becca Nielsen (@becca_nielsen) March 31, 2019
Klopp needs to forget that horrible midfield of Henderson, Milner and Wijnaldum. Fabinho is our best midfielder. Needs to play him in the big games.
— Jack Wells (@thisisjackwells) March 31, 2019
Once again I will say it in the blind hope Jurgen Klopp might see. STOP BENCHING FABINHO
— . (@ThoseScouseLads) March 31, 2019
Is Klopp Turning Back Into Rodgers pic.twitter.com/kVU8aCbVos
— Excellency (@ExceIlency) March 31, 2019