Tottenham v Liverpool ratings: Winks 8, Alli 7; Alexander-Arnold 7, Salah 5

Alisson mistake sees Jurgen Klopp's side lose ground in the title race

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  TOTTENHAM RATINGS: Hugo Lloris - 7 The Frenchman made a magnificent reflex stop from Alexander-Arnold and a handful of more straightforward saves. He was alert when coming off his line to snuff out danger. EPA

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  Davinson Sanchez - 7 The Colombian made a tremendous last-ditch challenge on Mane but lost the striker before Liverpool’s equaliser. He made plenty of blocks and clearances. AFP

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  Eric Dier - 7 The 27-year-old was assured when defending and used his passing ability to set Spurs going forward. His balls over the top turned the Liverpool back four around. He is suited to a back three. Getty

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  Ben Davies - 7 The Welshman played a big part in keeping Salah under control. He thrived in his role on the left side of a back three. Getty

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  Emerson Royal - 5 The Brazilian got away with a shove on Jota in the area and had difficulty coping with Mane. He was poleaxed by Robertson, who received a warranted red card. Getty

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  Harry Winks - 8 The 25-year-old was able to find time and space in the middle of the park. He had a hand in the equaliser and provided two good chances for Son. AP

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  Tanguy Ndombele - 5 The Frenchman’s pass to Kane for the first goal was a rare highlight. He disappeared for lengthy periods and was replaced by Skipp in the 64th minute. Getty

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  Ryan Sessegnon - 7 The 21-year-old had to restrain his attacking instincts to help keep Salah quiet but still got forward. It was an encouraging display on his first Premier League start for almost two years. He was replaced by Reguilon with four minutes to go. Getty

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  Dele Alli - 7 The 25-year-old missed a sitter and was a bit casual when passing to Kane in the box. He showed signs of returning to form before being replaced by Moura with nine minutes left. AP

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  Son Heung-min - 6 The South Korean scored his side’s second goal but he also wasted two big chances. His pace troubled the defence but he was not at his sharpest. EPA

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  Harry Kane - 6 The England captain struck with a great goal but will rue a plethora of missed chances. He was some way short of his best and should have been sent off for a wild challenge on Robertson. Getty

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  SUBS: Oliver Skipp - 7 The 21-year-old came on for Ndombele in the 64th minute. He provided more support for the defence and brought more vigour to the midfield. Getty

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  Lucas Moura - 5 The Brazilian joined the action for Alli with nine minutes to go. He spent more time in his own half despite Liverpool being down to 10 men. Getty

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  Sergio Reguilon - 5 The Spaniard replaced Sessegnon for the last four minutes. He saw little of the ball but did miscue a chance to cross. Reuters

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  LIVERPOOL RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 5 The Brazilian made some great saves, particularly from Alli, but had moments of confusion coming off the line. The most costly of them was the moment of misjudgement that led to Son’s goal. Getty

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  Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7 The 23-year-old tested Lloris twice and picked out Robertson for the second goal. He worked hard defensively, too. Getty

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  Joel Matip - 6 The centre back was worried by Son’s pace and was caught out on occasion. He tried to bring the ball forward but might have been better off passing to more creative team-mates. Reuters

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  Ibrahima Konate - 7 The Frenchman made a splendid block from Kane but allowed the striker to drift away from him before the opening goal. Overall another encouraging performance. EPA

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  Andrew Robertson - 6 The Scot was brilliant, creating Jota’s opener and scoring his team’s second goal. Kane should have been given a red card for his challenge on the left back but the 27-year-old was deservedly sent off for a brutal hack on Emerson. Getty

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  Tyler Morton - 4 It was always going to be tough for the 19-year-old to impress on his first Premier League start and it was a harsh learning experience. He was swamped by the Spurs midfield and replaced by Firmino after an hour. Reuters

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  Naby Keita - 5 The Guinean rarely imposed himself in Liverpool’s makeshift midfield. His shot from distance had Lloris scrambling. EPA

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  James Milner - 5 The 35-year-old no longer has the legs to play whole games at this pace. He used space well and was combative in the tackle but was unable to set the team’s tempo. EPA

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  Mohamed Salah - 5 The Egyptian was barely a factor against the packed defence. He remained eager even though chances were hard to find. EPA

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  Diogo Jota - 6 The Portuguese had barely been in the game before he equalised but he headed home with aplomb. He could have had a penalty after being barged in the back. Withdrawn in stoppage time for Gomez. EPA

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  Sadio Mane - 6 The Senegalese made life awkward for Emerson and combined well with Robertson. He was unable to carve out much danger and was taken off for Tsimikas with eight minutes to go. AFP

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  SUBS: Roberto Firmino - 6 The Brazilian joined the action for Morton on the hour and linked play nicely without ever worrying Spurs unduly. EPA

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  Kostas Tsimikas - 6 The Greek was sent on with eight minutes left for Mane. He took every opportunity to get forward but could not find a killer cross. EPA

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  Joe Gomez - 5 The centre back replaced Jota in stoppage time to bolster the defence. His presence was reassuring as Liverpool ensured they held on to the point. Getty

Alisson Becker’s howler allowed Tottenham to earn a share of the spoils with 10-man Liverpool in a pulsating game full of VAR drama that ended 2-2.

Spurs were playing their first game in a fortnight following a coronavirus outbreak, while the Reds were without four of their players, but both sides put on a festive treat.

Liverpool were 2-1 up after Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson goals cancelled out Harry Kane’s early strike – his first in the league since October – and heading for the three points until Alisson failed to connect with a clearance and Son Heung-min rolled home into an empty net.

Robertson was then sent off for a wild kick on Emerson Royal after VAR upgraded his yellow card, but there was controversy in the first half when referee Paul Tierney did not even look again at Kane’s studs-showing tackle on the Scot.

When the dust settles on this breathless thriller, Liverpool find themselves going into Christmas three points adrift of leaders Manchester City, but with Covid-19 in their camp they will be unsure of what may lie ahead in the festive period.

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