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Liverpool Triumphs 2-1 Over Spurs Amid VAR Drama

12/20/2025

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Liverpool FC defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1, with Richarlison scoring late for Spurs and Liverpool moving to fifth place.
Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Alexander Isak scored in the 56th minute.
Hugo Ekitike extended Liverpool's lead ten minutes later.

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Liverpool FC defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-1, with Richarlison scoring late for Spurs and Liverpool moving to fifth place.
Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Tottenham Hotspur's Cristian Romero was sent off after a VAR review for a foul on Virgil van Dijk.
Alexander Isak scored in the 56th minute.
Hugo Ekitike extended Liverpool's lead ten minutes later.