Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrated Liverpool’s thrilling 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in North London with a heartfelt post on social media. While the 26-year-old didn’t score, he delivered a key assist for Luis Diaz’s opening goal, providing a pinpoint cross that showcased his exceptional vision.

During the celebration, Diaz humorously pretended to polish Alexander-Arnold’s boots, a moment that the defender later shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption “Christmas number 1.” The post was a nod to Liverpool’s position at the top of the Premier League table as the holiday season approaches.

Sky Sports commentator Gary Neville lauded Alexander-Arnold’s performance, particularly the assist, calling it “brilliant.” He remarked, “To get the ball into that space was literally amazing. There are very few players in Premier League history who can deliver with that level of accuracy. It’s absolutely perfect.”

With the win, Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the table, sitting four points clear of second-placed Chelsea, who were held to a draw against Everton. A victory in the Merseyside Derby on February 11 could see Liverpool increase their lead to seven points, according to the Liverpool Echo.

The highly anticipated derby had been postponed earlier this month due to Storm Darragh. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds Alexander-Arnold’s future at Liverpool as his current contract nears its end. Real Madrid is reportedly monitoring the situation closely, potentially aiming for a pre-contract agreement in the new year.

As the possibility of international negotiations looms, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher weighed in during a Sky Sports segment, urging Alexander-Arnold to consider extending his stay at Anfield. “If I was advising Trent, a lot of it would focus on the free transfer aspect,” Carragher explained, suggesting a contract renewal could strategically benefit the player and the club alike.