Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool: Player ratings as Mohamed Salah dominates to propel Reds to the top at Christmas…

Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool: Player evaluations as Mohamed Salah shines, propelling the Reds to the top of the table this Christmas.

Liverpool emerged victorious against Tottenham with a 6-3 scoreline, thanks to an exceptional performance from Mohamed Salah, who played a pivotal role in placing the Reds at the summit of the league as the festive season begins.

Liverpool solidified their lead in the Premier League standings with an exhilarating 6-3 victory against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

The Reds surged ahead with goals from Luis Diaz and Alexis Mac Allister, establishing a 2-0 lead within the first 36 minutes, before James Maddison responded for the home side.

Dominik Szoboszlai then extended Liverpool’s advantage just before the interval, and after halftime, Mohamed Salah’s two goals contributed to a commanding 5-1 lead for the visitors.

Despite efforts from Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke to bring Spurs back into contention, Diaz netted his second goal in the 85th minute to seal the match.

As a result, Liverpool now sits four points clear at the top as they head into Christmas, while Spurs find themselves in 11th place, seven points behind the Champions League spots.

Below are the player ratings from the match:

Tottenham vs Liverpool player ratings: Mohamed Salah dismantles Spurs

Tottenham player ratings

Fraser Forster – 2/10 – Started poorly with a terrible pass, although Salah missed the opportunity. Made a few saves but appeared anxious throughout.

Pedro Porro – 4/10 – Struggled against Gakpo and was careless with possession.

Radu Dragusin – 4/10 – Attempted to contain Liverpool’s aggressive offense but was frequently out of position. Struggled with ball control.

Archie Gray – 5/10 – The young player worked hard and made several crucial blocks, but faced overwhelming challenges against one of the league’s top teams.

Djed Spence – 6/10 – Performed admirably against Salah, recording five tackles, three blocks, eight recoveries, three clearances, and one interception. However, it was difficult to contain Salah in his current form.

Pape Sarr – 5/10 – Displayed some erratic passing and struggled to match the pace of Liverpool’s midfield. Substituted just before the hour mark.

Yves Bissouma – 5/10 – Similar to Sarr, Bissouma struggled with consistency on the ball, notably losing possession which allowed Salah to hit the crossbar in the 18th minute.

Dejan Kulusevski – 7/10 – By far Tottenham’s standout player this season, he earned his goal through impressive individual play.

James Maddison – 7/10 – Scored effectively and was one of the few Spurs players who seemed capable of creating opportunities before being substituted early once again.

Son Heung-min – 3/10 – Failed to create any chances and managed only one shot. His current form is concerning for Spurs.

Dominic Solanke – 7/10 – Delivered a well-placed pass to set up Kulusevski and scored brilliantly himself, despite often having limited opportunities.

Substitutes:

Lucas Bergvall (58′, for Sarr) – 7/10 – Brought essential skill and composure to the Spurs midfield, delivering an excellent cross that contributed to Spurs’ third goal.

Brennan Johnson (58′, for Maddison) – 7/10 – Assisted Solanke’s goal and injected more energy into Spurs’ attacking play.

Timo Werner (82′, for Son) – 5/10 – Struggled to make an impact on the match.

Liverpool

Alisson – 6/10 – Will want to move on from this match after conceding three goals despite his team’s dominance, though the goals were not directly his fault. Made a crucial save late in the game to deny Johnson.

Trent Alexander-Arnold – 8/10 – Completed nine passes into the final third, created four chances, and provided one assist. As Gary Neville noted, few players in Premier League history match his level of accuracy—perhaps only De Bruyne, Beckham, and Gerrard.

Joe Gomez – 8/10 – Solidified his place in the starting lineup with a commanding performance, excelling defensively and maintaining composure on the ball.

Virgil van Dijk – 8/10 – Dominated the pitch by winning all seven ground duels and two aerial duels. His performance was nothing short of exceptional, showcasing his ability to pass under pressure effectively.

Andy Robertson – 5/10 – Faced a challenging start to the match, being outpaced on several occasions. However, he made a strong recovery, regaining possession to initiate the play that led to Liverpool’s fourth goal. He encountered another setback when Bergvall’s cross sailed over him at the far post during Tottenham’s third goal.

Ryan Gravenberch – 7/10 – Demonstrated exceptional skill with the ball, establishing himself as one of the top players in Europe at the moment.

Alexis Mac Allister – 7/10 – Gave away possession that allowed Tottenham to score their third goal, but had already made a positive impact by netting Liverpool’s second.

Mohamed Salah – 9/10 – Contributed two goals and two assists, with the potential for even more. He was simply unstoppable, solidifying his status as the best player in the Premier League currently.

Dominik Szoboszlai – 8/10 – Scored a goal and provided an assist, consistently making dangerous runs and delivering precise passes throughout the match. This performance showcased his true potential.

Cody Gakpo – 7/10 – Had a commendable 68 minutes on the pitch and may feel unfortunate not to have recorded a goal or assist.

Luis Diaz – 9/10 – Scored a well-placed header to give Liverpool the lead from Alexander-Arnold’s cross, but his finish on the sixth goal was even more impressive. He ended a seven-game goal drought in spectacular fashion.

Substitutes:

Diogo Jota (68′, for Gakpo) – 7/10 – Played a key role in the build-up to the sixth goal and was active throughout his time on the field.

Curtis Jones (68′, for Mac Allister) – 7/10 – Achieved a 100% pass success rate and contributed to stabilizing Liverpool’s play.

Harvey Elliott (87′, for Salah) – 5/10 – Struggled to make an impact in the match.

Darwin Nunez (87′, for Diaz) – 5/10 – Similar to Elliott, he was unable to influence the game.