Liverpool continued their relentless march towards the Premier League title, handing out a merciless 6-2 thrashing to an injury-hit Tottenham Hotspur side. The Reds' impressive display at Tottenham's home ground saw them extend their lead at the top of the table to four points.
From the outset, Liverpool's pace and precision proved too much for Spurs to handle. Luis Diaz opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, heading in a pinpoint cross from Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alexis Mac Allister doubled Liverpool's advantage just 13 minutes later, also scoring with a header.
Tottenham's hopes of staging an unlikely comeback were briefly raised when James Maddison curled in his eighth goal of the season four minutes before halftime. However, Liverpool quickly snuffed out any momentum Spurs may have gained, as Mohamed Salah set up Dominik Szoboszlai for a simple finish in first-half stoppage time.
The second half saw Liverpool continue to expose Spurs' defensive vulnerabilities, with Salah drawing level with Billy Liddell's record of 228 Liverpool goals in the 54th minute. The Egyptian then moved into fourth place on the club's all-time list of scorers with his second goal of the game, courtesy of an assist from Szoboszlai.
Despite Dejan Kulusevski scoring for the fifth successive game with 18 minutes remaining, Liverpool's dominance never wavered. Diaz sealed his second goal of the game, and Liverpool's sixth, to put the icing on a resounding victory.
Tottenham's injury woes were evident throughout the match, with a lengthy list of absentees and a team that looked leg-weary after playing a Carabao Cup quarter-final against Manchester United just a few days prior. Liverpool, on the other hand, looked every bit the well-oiled machine, with their relentless pressure and clinical finishing proving too much for Spurs to handle.
As the Premier League season continues to unfold, Liverpool's impressive performance serves as a stark reminder of their title aspirations. With their lead at the top of the table now standing at four points, the Reds will be looking to maintain their momentum and push on towards securing another Premier League crown.
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