The final score read 3-6, but Liverpool could have netted even more against a lackluster Tottenham Hotspur side that struggled to respond. Injuries hardly justify the hosts’ poor performance against one of the strongest title contenders in the Premier League.

Liverpool showcased why they are operating on a different level. As the undisputed league leaders, they continue to assert themselves as the best team in England and arguably the world. Only a second-half season collapse could prevent them from claiming their second Premier League title in three decades.

Mohamed Salah: The Premier League King

At the heart of this stellar squad is Mohamed Salah, who delivered two goals and an assist. With 15 goals this season, he’s leading the Golden Boot race, two ahead of Erling Haaland, with a game in hand. Salah also made history as the first player in league history to reach 10 goals and 10 assists before Christmas. His 229 career goals now place him as Liverpool’s fourth all-time leading scorer, trailing only Gordon Hodgson, Roger Hunt, and Ian Rush.

The match began with a stunning pass from Trent Alexander-Arnold, setting up Luis Díaz for the opening goal. Soon after, Alexis Mac Allister doubled the lead with a header following a scramble in the box involving Dominik Szoboszlai. Tottenham’s response, led by James Maddison, came after a defensive lapse by Mac Allister, but Liverpool quickly regained control.

In the second half, Salah continued to dominate, adding two more goals with support from Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo. While Tottenham managed to pull goals back through Dejan Kulusevski and Dominic Solanke, Luis Díaz sealed the deal with a sixth goal, assisted once again by Salah, leaving the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in stunned silence.

Liverpool Dominates the Table

With 39 points, Liverpool leads the table by four points over Chelsea, with a game in hand. Meanwhile, Tottenham slips to 11th place with 23 points, eight points shy of the Champions League spots. Pressure is mounting on Ange Postecoglou as the London club heads toward the festive break searching for answers.