Tottenham 3-6 Liverpool LIVE RESULT: NINE-goal thriller as Salah and Diaz run riot to open gap at the top – reaction

View from SunSport's Tom Barclay in North London

That was the most bonkers Ange Postecoglou game since… Thursday.

Following up the madness of the 4-3 midweek win over Manchester United in the Carabao Cup, Big Ange’s injury-hit side were completely outclassed here.

Liverpool looked like champions in waiting and the 3-6 scoreline flattered the hosts, because Arne Slot’s side could and should have had another two or three.

Spurs fans remained behind their team to their credit and even sang Postecoglou’s name.

But this was a reminder of how far off it they are in the Aussie’s search to turn them into regular title contenders.

While Liverpool, from whom Dominik Szoboszlai was the standout performer in a breathtaking attacking team display, look untouchable.

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Mohamed Salah became the first player to have double figures goals and assists before Christmas.

The Egyptian forward also became the clubs fourth highest goalscorer in their history.

You wonder what more he needs to do to get that new contract.

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Many felt there would be a huge period of transition when Jurgen Klopp announced that he would be leaving Liverpool.

Arne Slot came in and showed that in fact the complete opposite was to be the case.

His Liverpool team now sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League table on a weekend where defending champions Man City suffered another defeat.

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It was a real dominant display from the visitors.

From the first minute to the last, they looked impressive.

They will be disappointed with conceding three goals, but the victory is all that counts.

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90+4. The Reds come forward once again.

Szoboszlai clips a cross in with the outside of his right boot, looking for a teammate in the box.

Gray is forced to head it over his own crossbar.

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90+2. You certainly get value for money at Spurs.

It is rare you will ever see them involved in a nil-nil draw.

Liverpool will spend Christmas at the top of the table this year.

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90. Spurs seem content to just pass it around now.

Although there is still time in this game for another goal.

We are going to have five added minutes.

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88. Well, it is safe to say that the win is in the bag for The Reds.

They have been dominant today.

It could have been double figures if they had been more clinical.

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86. Great play from Jota in the build up to find Salah, who slots it into the path of Diaz.

He drills his shot across Forster and into the far corner.

Salah and Diaz are then substituted for Elliott and Nunez.

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84. With just under ten minutes remaining, the Spurs fans are dreaming of a monumental comeback.

The Reds need to get another goal to put this game to bed.

Solanke reacted well to slot the ball past Alisson for the goal.

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80. Alexander-Arnold almost catches Forster out but he makes a good reaction save to put it behind for a corner.

As the cross comes in, it drops to Szoboszlai, whose shot is well blocked.

Son is replaced by Werner for the hosts.

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78. As Liverpool come forward again, Jota skipps past Bergvall and it clattered to the floor.

The referee produces a yellow card for the youngster.

The Reds are looking for another goal.

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76. Well, Liverpool should have scored another.

Jota wins a header and Diaz puts a first-time ball into the path of Diaz, with only Forster to beat.

He looks to scoop it over the advancing Forster, but his effort lands on the roof of the net.

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74. The goal seems to have given Spurs some confidence.

You feel Liverpool need another goal to take the wind out of the hosts' sails.

With just over fifteen minutes remaining, anything could happen.

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72. This is turning into a goal-fest in North London.

Arne Slot will not be happy with the goals his side have conceded.

Credit where it is due, it was a good finish by Kulusevski.

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70. Spurs are still looking to press the visitors.

The issue is, with some one-touch passing, Liverpool look capable of playing through them.

It would be a surprise if we have seen the last of the goals in this game.

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68. Slot decides to make a couple of changes.

Jota and Jones are the players to come on, replacing Mac Allister and Gakpo.

The last thing this Tottenham defence wants to see now is some fresh legs coming on.

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66. Kulusevski is looking to one shining light for the hosts.

He puts a teasing ball across the goal but Alexander-Arnold diverts it behind for a corner.

As the cross comes in, The Reds win a free kick to take the sting out of the attack.

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64. Well, if Tottenham fans thought this game would show how they can compete with teams at the top, it is not going to plan.

Every time Liverpool come forward they look like scoring.

With so much of the game remaining, this could be a painful watch.

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62. Liverpool break and Szoboszlai drives into the box.

He unselfishly squares it to Salah who slots past Forster.

This could be a cricket score in North London they way it is going.