Liverpool wins dramatic derby against Tottenham

The derby of the 17th round of the English Premier League went to Liverpool. 

Liverpool won 2:1 away against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday evening. 

The match did not start well for Tottenham. From the 33rd minute, Tottenham were left with one fewer player on the pitch after Dutchman Xavi Simons was shown a straight red card following a harsh challenge on Virgil van Dijk. 

The first half ended goalless. At the start of the second half, Swedish striker Alexander Isak came on for Liverpool. 

It was Isak who put “The Reds” ahead in the 56th minute. But four minutes later, he was forced off the pitch due to an injury. 

Hugo Ekitike doubled the lead for reigning English champions Liverpool in the 66th minute. 

Tottenham reduced the score to 2:1 in the 83rd minute with a goal scored by striker Richarlison. But the Brazilian's goal at the end was not enough to put Liverpool's victory at risk. 

Tottenham also had defender Cristian Romero sent off in the 93rd minute after receiving a second yellow card. 

For Liverpool, this is their third consecutive win in all competitions. Meanwhile, for Tottenham, it is their second successive defeat in the English top flight. With this win, Liverpool have moved up to fifth place with 29 points. 
Tottenham are in mid-table with 22 points.