Ekitike and Isak help Liverpool squeeze past nine-man Tottenham

Al JazeeraCenterSCO 2 min read 100% complete December 20, 2025 at 09:19 PM

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On December 20, 2025, Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-1 in a Premier League match at Tottenham. Liverpool striker Alexander Isak scored the opening goal in the second half but was later injured. Hugo Ekitike added a second goal for Liverpool. Tottenham's Xavi Simons received a red card in the first half, and Romero was dismissed in stoppage time, reducing Tottenham to nine players. Richarlison scored for Tottenham, but it wasn't enough to overcome Liverpool. The win moved Liverpool to fifth place in the league standings, extending their unbeaten run to six games. Isak's injury is a concern for Liverpool, especially with Mohamed Salah's departure for the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Xavi Simons 40% Virgil van Dijk 50% Mohamed Salah 50% Alexander Isak ×260% Tottenham ×370% Liverpool ×480%

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liverpool 100% tottenham 90% premier league 90% alexander isak 80% injury 70% ekitike 60% red card 60% africa cup of nations 50% mohamed salah 50% transfer 40%

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