
Anfield Index
·1 May 2025
Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Final Thoughts as Arne Slot’s Side Clinch Premier League Title

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·1 May 2025
With the pressure of history and the opportunity to clinch a record-equalling 20th English league title, Liverpool welcomed Tottenham Hotspur to Anfield needing just a single point, with five games remaining. Arne Slot’s side didn’t just meet expectations—they smashed through them with a devastating 5-1 victory that confirmed their status as Premier League champions with four games to spare. The historic Anfield stadium
It was a display fitting for champions: controlled, ruthless, and relentless. At the heart of it all was Alexis Mac Allister, whose midfield masterclass capped off a season of brilliance.
Below is how the team lined up, with match details following.
GK – Alisson Becker
RB – Trent Alexander-Arnold
RCB – Ibrahima Konaté
LCB – Virgil van Dijk (c)
LB – Andy Robertson
CM – Ryan Gravenberch
ACM – Dominik Szoboszlai
CM – Alexis Mac Allister
RW – Mohamed Salah
CF – Luis Díaz
LW – Cody Gakpo
Diogo Jota – Cody Gakpo (67 mins)
Curtis Jones – Dominik Szoboszlai (67 mins)
Harvey Elliott – Luis Díaz (76 mins)
Wataru Endo – Trent Alexander-Arnold (76 mins)
Darwin Núñez – Alexis Mac Allister (83 mins)
Liverpool 0 – 1 Tottenham
Dominic Solanke (James Maddison) 12 mins
Liverpool 1 – 1 Tottenham
Luis Díaz (unassisted) – 22 mins
Liverpool 2 – 1 Tottenham
Alexis Mac Allister (unassisted) – 31 mins
Liverpool 3 – 1 Tottenham
Cody Gakpo (assisted by Mohamed Salah) – 38 mins
Liverpool 4 – 1 Tottenham
Mohamed Salah (assisted by Ryan Gravenberch) – 54 mins
Liverpool 5 – 1 Tottenham
Own Goal (forced by Mohamed Salah) – 66 mins
Possession
Liverpool 64% – 36% Tottenham
XG
Liverpool 2.14 – 0.37 Tottenham
Total Shots
Liverpool 25 – 8 Tottenham
Corner Kicks
Liverpool 8 – 2 Tottenham
Offsides
Liverpool 1 – 3 Tottenham
Fouls
Liverpool 16 – 9 Tottenham
Yellow Cards
Liverpool 2 – 1 Tottenham
Goalkeeper Saves
Liverpool 2 – 2 Tottenham
The first 45 minutes at Anfield showcased attacking quality and resilience. After an early setback through a Dominic Solanke header, Liverpool responded instantly through Luis Díaz, whose opportunistic strike settled the nerves. Tottenham are a team that has been struggling to hold onto a lead and their defensive vulnerabilities were ever present through a first half dominated by Arne Slot’s men.
From there, the Reds took control and the home side never looked like anything but winners. Alexis Mac Allister’s thunderous left-footed drive from distance restored Liverpool’s lead wonderfully before Cody Gakpo added a third with a precise header. Gakpo’s movement and link-up play with Salah and Díaz continually unpicked Spurs’ fragile defence, while Szoboszlai’s surging midfield runs kept the visitors on the back foot.
Liverpool went into the break 3-1 ahead, and with the Kop already sensing history and a party at full time.
Arne Slot’s men stepped up another gear after the restart. Salah, who had been lively all game, achieved his goal with a smart finish, putting the result beyond doubt. The history-making attacking talisman will now spend the remainder of this season hunting records.
Dominik Szoboszlai continued to excel, driving through the midfield lines and creating space for the front three, while Mac Allister’s control allowed Liverpool to dominate territory across a sun-emblazoned pitch. An own goal, forced by Salah’s relentless pressure, capped the scoring at 5-1 and in truth, it should have been more.
Tottenham offered little resistance, and Liverpool cruised through the final stages, allowing the substitutions to share the glory on a perfect afternoon.
Liverpool delivered a performance worthy of champions. From the brilliance of Alexis Mac Allister in midfield to the devastating attacking trio of Gakpo, Díaz, and Salah, it was a complete team effort.
Arne Slot’s tactical bravery and composure throughout the season culminated in a dominant display that etched his name into club folklore. The title is not just won—it is earned through reinvention, resilience, and the return of the Liverpool swagger.
A 20th league title, four games to spare, and history secured once again. The pressure seemed to be off and the champions showed their brilliance.
Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:
Liverpool 3 – 1 Tottenham
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