Liverpool secured a hard-fought 2–1 victory away from Tottenham Hotspur in a dramatic encounter that saw the hosts reduced to nine players and ultimately fall short despite a late surge.

The contest began cautiously, with both sides struggling to establish rhythm in a scrappy first half that produced few clear chances.

The turning point arrived in the 33rd minute when Tottenham were dealt a major blow, as Simons was shown a red card following a reckless challenge, leaving the home side to navigate the remainder of the match with ten men.

Liverpool attempted to take control after the dismissal but found Spurs resilient before the interval, as the first half ended goalless with neither goalkeeper seriously tested.

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The game came to life shortly after the restart. Liverpool introduced Alexander Isak from the bench, and the Swede made an immediate impact by breaking the deadlock just 11 minutes into the second half with a composed finish.

However, his night was cut short when he picked up an injury soon after scoring, forcing the visitors to make an early change.

Liverpool continued to press and were rewarded when Hugo Ekitike doubled their advantage, capitalising on defensive hesitation to put the visitors firmly in command.

Despite being down a man, Tottenham refused to surrender and found a lifeline through substitute Richarlison, whose close-range effort reduced the deficit and reignited belief among the home supporters.

Spurs pushed forward in search of an equaliser during the closing stages, throwing numbers forward and applying sustained pressure.

However, their hopes suffered another setback when Cristian Romero was dismissed late on. After winning a free kick in a promising area, the defender lost his composure and was sent off for an unnecessary swipe at Ibrahima Konaté, further weakening Tottenham’s chances.

Liverpool managed the final moments professionally, soaking up pressure during stoppage time to see out the result and claim all three points.