Liverpool misses top 4 opportunity after draw with Tottenham

(Football result) – Richarlison scores in the 90th minute to help Tottenham Hotspur draw 1-1 with Liverpool, causing the Anfield hosts to miss the chance to close in on the Premier League top 4.

Liverpool missed the opportunity to break into the Premier League top 4 when they allowed Tottenham Hotspur to draw 1-1 in the final minutes, in a match where Richarlison became the heartbreaker for the Anfield hosts.

Entering the match, Liverpool had a significant advantage as competitors like Chelsea and Aston Villa both stumbled. Coach Arne Slot's team quickly seized the chance to dominate the game. In the 18th minute, from a free-kick situation after Alexis Mac Allister was fouled, Dominik Szoboszlai executed a classy free-kick from over 20 meters. The ball flew powerfully and curled into the top corner of the goal, leaving goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario unable to save it even with a touch.

After the opening goal, Liverpool continued to apply pressure. Ryan Gravenberch had a chance to double the lead when he entered the penalty area but his shot went over the bar. Shortly after, Cody Gakpo unleashed a dangerous shot forcing Vicario to push the ball onto the post. Despite being pinned back for most of the first half, Tottenham still had a few notable opportunities, including Richarlison nearly equalizing with a dangerous header but Alisson Becker saved it.

In the second half, Tottenham performed better under coach Igor Tudor's direction. Richarlison continued to be a dangerous threat when he bypassed Virgil van Dijk but couldn't beat Alisson in the one-on-one situation.

Liverpool introduced attacking players like Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike to finish the match, but their lack of precision in finishing cost them. In the 90th minute, Randal Kolo Muani provided a favorable assist for Richarlison to control and calmly finish inside the box, sealing the 1-1 draw.

This result keeps Liverpool in fifth place, two points behind Aston Villa. Meanwhile, Tottenham temporarily widened the gap from the relegation group, though they have yet to win any Premier League match in 2026.

Liverpool vs Tottenham What time and where to watch live?

• Time: 23:30 on March 15
• Venue: Anfield Stadium
• Competition: Premier League Round 30
• Live on: F PT Play

Team news Liverpool vs Tottenham

• Liverpool: Wataru Endo, Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley, Giovanni Leone injured. Alexander Isak recovering from injury and expected to return after March FIFA Days.
• Tottenham: Destiny Udogie, Dejan Kulusevski, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Wilson Odobert, Yves Bissouma, João Palhinha and Cristian Romero injured. Micky van de Ven suspended. Conor Gallagher's availability uncertain due to illness.

Expected lineup Liverpool vs Tottenham

• Liverpool: Alisson (GK), Gomez, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Gravenberch, Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz, Ekitike.
• Tottenham: Vicario (GK), Danso, Dragusin, Souza, Porro, Gray, Sarr, Spence, Simons, Richarlison, Tel.

Form & Head-to-head history

• Liverpool form: In the last 5 matches, Liverpool won 3, drew 1, lost 1. Scored 9 goals, conceded 5.
• Tottenham form: In the last 5 matches, Tottenham lost 5. Scored 6 goals, conceded 14.
• Head-to-head history: In the last 5 matches, Liverpool won 4 and drew 1 against Tottenham. Spurs have not won any match in this series.