A thrilling 9-goal spectacle: Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz dazzle with two goals each

The standout match of Premier League round 17 featured a thrilling showdown between Tottenham and Liverpool. The home side, plagued by absences in key positions, had to rely on several reserve players. In the 18th minute, Salah struck the crossbar, but Liverpool didn’t have to wait long to celebrate.

In the 23rd minute, Luis Diaz soared forward and delivered a powerful header, leaving goalkeeper Forster helpless. Thirteen minutes later, Liverpool’s intensity paid off again when Mac Allister set up a goal with a sharp header. However, Tottenham’s James Maddison reignited the hosts’ hopes with a precise strike from outside the box.

Just before the break, Szoboszlai restored Liverpool’s two-goal cushion with a close-range finish during first-half stoppage time. In the second half, Tottenham pushed hard for a comeback but struggled to keep Liverpool at bay.

 

In the 54th minute, Spence made a desperate save for Tottenham, but Salah was perfectly positioned to convert and make it 4-1. Seven minutes later, the Egyptian star completed his brace after a clever assist from Szoboszlai.

Tottenham continued to fight and were rewarded in the 72nd minute when Kulusevski scored following a pass from Solanke. The home team’s hopes soared again in the 83rd minute as Solanke netted from inside the penalty area.

Yet, their joy was short-lived. Diaz struck again in the 85th minute to cap off Liverpool’s emphatic 6-3 victory. With this dominant win, Liverpool solidified their position at the top of the Premier League table.