Twitter reacts as Liverpool drop crucial points in title race after 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur
In front of a packed Anfield crowd on Saturday (May 7), Liverpool dropped points in the Premier League title race against Tottenham Hotspur. They could only secure a 1-1 draw in a hard-fought affair. The draw has seriously dented the Reds' hopes of winning the title as well as the quadruple this season.
Liverpool made a bright start to the game with the front three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz looking lively in the attacking third.
The Reds were the better side in the first half with a few half chances falling at the hands of Sadio Mane and Virgil van Dijk. The Dutchman headed the ball at the crossbar from a croner in the 39th minute. Diaz then produced a save out of Hugo Lloris after a brilliant one-two with Sadio Mane.
Moments later, Tottenham had their best chance of the game with Hojbjerg striking the post via a shot from distance.
Against all odds, Tottenham Hotspur took the lead early in the second half through Son Heung-min. The South Korean forward tapped home from a Ryan Sessegnon cross to hand Spurs the lead.
Liverpool, however, equalized through Diaz as his shot was deflected off Rodrigo Bentancur past Lloris in the back of the net. The goal lifted the spirits at Anfield as the Reds rallied to seek a winner.
Despite their best efforts, Liverpool failed to find a winner as their winning run in the Premier League came to an end. Here are some Twitter reactions from the game at Anfield:
It ends in a draw at Anfield.
#LIVTOT https://t.co/IeIZj17wRg
Arsenal fans were so invested in this result that Liverpool’s right-back turned into Cedric Soares and Mo Salah turned into Pepe.
your team need you! @MoSalah https://t.co/toGNNcXxCT
First time Liverpool have dropped points at home since Brighton got a draw here in October. This team has set ridiculously high standards.
FT: Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham
Liverpool drop vital points in the Premier League title race 😬 https://t.co/M7u0AWnXeA
Liverpool really need Man City to lose a game now to have any chance at the title.
It looks incredibly unlikely, but you never know in football. Don’t give up yet.
#LFC
Incredible how Liverpool’s decision to enter the race for Luís Díaz at the end of January can change an entire season… 🔴🇨🇴 #LFC
He was top of LFC summer list but Klopp told Liverpool board to invest in Díaz immediately. “We can’t miss on him, he’s top player”. What an impact. twitter.com/fabrizioromano…
THE QUADRUPLE IS STILL ON! 🏎💨 https://t.co/S3WdYzYDYi
LUIS DIAZ IS INEVITABLE 🔥🔥🔥
If all else fails... get the ball to Diaz, the lad's on fire
https://t.co/eL8WOrqZYy
Can we just get Divock on.
1-0 Tottenham.
SON HAS OPENED THE SCORE AT ANFIELD!!!! HUGE PROBLEMS FOR LIVERPOOL AND FOR THEIR TITLE RACE!!!! https://t.co/m0RB9rCBwg
Congratulations to City! The league is done! It was exciting while it lasted
Liverpool bottling the league and the quadruple
Emerson Royal's post-match comp is gonna be out of control.
Aight. I'm out
Davies booked for a WWE-esque challenge on Salah #LFC
#LFC #LIVTOTBeing a Liverpool fan should be glorious at the minute, but when you have to win every game it’s so stressful 😭😂 #LFC #LIVTOT
Guess the ref just left his cards at home today.
I reckon Luis Diaz gets ballon dor shouts next season
Could we mark Van Dijk please
He’s a pretty good footballer
Luis Diaz has one enjoyable street play vibe.
Trent 1v1 against Son at like 25’ by the way. What a man. What a defender.
Hendo has started like a hurricane, got his game boots on today!
#LIVTOT #LFC
Harry Kane in Trent’s pocket
Brilliant from Konate, then Alisson c'mon reds
Despite the draw, Jurgen Klopp's side are now top of the Premier League standings on goal difference. As things stand, they have amassed 83 points from 35 matches and are level on points with Manchester City.
The Cityzens, however, could go three points clear if they beat Newcastle United on Sunday, May 8.
Liverpool take on Aston Villa next before the FA Cup final
Liverpool will next travel to Villa Park to take on Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday, 10 May. They will then face Chelsea in the FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, 14 May.
The Reds have reached all three cup finals this season. They faced Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final as well, which they went on to win in a penalty shootout.
It is worth mentioning that the Merseyside club last won the FA Cup back in 2006. It is also the first time they have reached the cup final since Jurgen Klopp took charge at Anfield back in 2015.
There are just SEVEN days to go until the #EmiratesFACup Final! 🤩 https://t.co/gjKfYXg3fe
Liverpool have also qualified for the UEFA Champions League final after beating Villarreal in the semifinals. The Reds will yet again face Real Madrid in the final at the Stade de France in Paris on May 28. The two sides faced one another in the 2018 final, with Los Blancos winning 3-1 on that occasion.