Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool: 5 talking points as Hugo Ekitike shows he’s the real deal

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Well that is exactly what Arne Slot has done, and so it would probably be unfair to complain that his team are now a difficult watch as a result. They also won again to move level on points with Chelsea in the final Champions League spot, confirming that Slot has been successful in his bid to steady the ship.

Since arriving this summer, the Swede has simply been unable to catch a break, and thus has failed to build any momentum as he looks to justify his price tag. His goal here, a trademark dart in behind and smart finish, should have done wonders for the confidence of a player who is still trying to overcome the various fitness setbacks he has faced this season.

And that is Hugo Ekitike, who netted his eighth Premier League goal and 11th of the campaign so far to effectively seal the points. Anyone who has watched Wirtz of late will know this has been coming given his recent uptick in performances, and there hope is that it can spur him on to more.