Goals, goals, and more goals in an exciting Saturday in the Premier League. All of the big six played with Liverpool and Chelsea highlighting the day.
Tottenham 1-2 Liverpool
The Reds will return home for the Champions League with a perfect record after a 2-1 win at Wembley against Tottenham. Georginio Wijnaldum opened the game with a header that crossed the line by just a few inches.
The Dutch midfielder has played a new role as more of a holding midfielder and he has adapted well. The second goal was a tap-in by Roberto Firmino, who left the game in the 74th-minute with an eye injury.
Erik Lamela’s 93rd-minute strike was too little too late for the home side in what was supposed to be their first game in the new stadium. The defense of Tottenham had a difficult time coping with Liverpool’s front-line, who generated 10 of Liverpool’s 17 shots all game. Michel Vorm was busy with eight saves but is still no replacement for Hugo Lloris.
Both sides will get ready for European matches. Liverpool will host PSG on Tuesday in what should be an incredible game. Both teams will enter the encounter with five wins out of five in their respective leagues. Tottenham will open the Champions League with an early Tuesday match against Inter at Wembley.