Liverpool handed Alexander Isak worry but survive late Tottenham scare - 5 talking points

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Xavi Simons' first-half red card tipped the scales in Liverpool's favour and they took full advantage to make it six games unbeaten in all competitions, despite a nervy and chaotic finish.Simons was sent off for standing on Virgil van Dijk's calf in the 33rd minute of a dreadful first half in which the best chance fell to Randal Kolo Muani, who tamely headed straight at Alisson.Thankfully, the game came to life after the break, when Alexander Isak was introduced by Arne Slot. Simons was closing down Van Dijk when he trod on the Liverpool captain's calf.

He rakes his studs right down the back of Van Dijk's leg. But there was still a glimpse of Liverpool's future.Firstly, it was Wirtz who slid Isak in with a nicely-weighted through ball.

Richarlison's introduction from the bench lifted the crowd and he was in the right place at the right time to sweep in a loose ball, following pinball in the box. Van Dijk somehow missed his swing at the ball, gifting the chance to the Brazilian, who found the bottom corner and managed to stir things by pushing Ekitike's neck into the ground while picking the ball out of the net.Romero made things easier for Liverpool by aiming a sly kick at Ibrahima Konate following a challenge.