The EPL leaderboard is getting more and more interesting as the days are progressing. Just few weeks ago, it was unthinkable that Tottenham can be on the third place while Chelsea closely following it. Tottenham showed a magnificent gameplay in its last twelve matches and remained unbeaten for a dozen of EPL games, but ultimately, its unbeaten run is halted by Liverpool who is also surging its position in the leaderboard. Liverpool defeated Tottenham by 3-2 on Sunday making it to sit at the sixth place in the tally. Likewise, Tottenham has loosened its grip over third place which now became more vulnerable looking at its narrow lead from Chelsea who is also in good form after a FA’s quarterfinal draw against United. Captain Steven Gerrard scored the winner in the 82nd minute of the game and made its sure that Tottenham will not be unbeaten anymore. It is Liverpool’s third consecutive win under Rodgers mentorship which looks a result of comprehensive moral boost rather just a fluke. Liverpool, who was once down by 2-1 came from the back and finally won the game that shows level of their determination at Anfield on Sunday.
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas said after the match that “A couple of mistakes cost us but we can’t be too negative about what we have done so far. Hopefully this is a good reminder for us. It is difficult to us to take because we did ever so well to get back into the game. We lost control and it was down to our own mistakes when things were going out way.” He also ruled out any tiredness that would have made them play defensively. Liverpool also published an article on its website where it talked about match and its crucial moments, it mentioned, “Today Liverpool sit in the top six for the first time this season and finally look down on their neighbours from across Stanley Park. While others are feeling the strain, the Reds are getting stronger and momentum is growing in pursuit of a European place.
“There was only one winner in the shootout between Footballer of the Year candidates Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale.
“Suarez was outstanding once again, plundering the 50th goal of his Liverpool career in his 91st appearance and drawing the reckless challenge from Benoit Assou-Ekotto which led to the winner.”