Liverpool and Tottenham end in a tie, a significant blow to Liverpool’s title hopes

    Liverpool tied 1-1 against Tottenham in a thrilling Premier League match at Anfield on May 7, 2022

    Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appears dejected on the touchline during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp appears dejected on the touchline during the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool

    Liverpool dominated the game and had 66% control of the ball, 85% accuracy, and 22 shots. In contrast, Liverpool had 34% possession, 75% pass accuracy, and eight shots. 

    Luis Diaz in the 74th minute was the sole goal scorer for Liverpool, while Son Heung-min in the 56th minute was the goal scorer for Tottenham.

    Tottenham opened the scoring 11 minutes into the second half. Harry Kane made a run towards the goal and passed the ball to English midfielder Ryan Sessegnon, who calmly sent the ball to Son Heung-Min with a well-placed pass. The South Korean forward sent the ball into the back of the net with ease, taking the score to 1-0. Tottenham pushed forth to double the lead, but Son Heung-min lost his footing, and his shot went outside the net.

    Liverpool scored the equalizer in the 74th minute when Luis Diaz, after receiving the ball from Italian midfielder Thiago Alcântara took a long, distanced shot which got deflected by Rodrigo Bentancur's leg, sliding into the bottom left corner of the goal.

    Both sides were keen to break the deadlock and had the opportunities to get the lead but could not do so. The match ended with a tie, and both the clubs walked away with one point each.

    Liverpool and Manchester City are now tied for the top spot for the Premiers League title with 83 points each. Tottenham has dealt a significant blow to the hopes of Liverpool clinching the prestigious trophy as Manchester City has one extra game left to play compared to Liverpool. Liverpool will go up against Aston Villa at Villa Park on May 11.