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Jordan Henderson salutes Liverpool ‘outstanding’ after ‘one of their best performances this season’ in last-gasp win over Tottenham
Jordan Henderson claimed Liverpool’s winning mentality made the difference on Wednesday after they clinched a dramatic 2-1 last-gasp victory over Tottenham in the Premier League.
Mohamed Salah’s deflected shot put the Reds ahead, but they were held back by Tottenham’s quick counterattack, which Son Heung-min emphatically finished off.
Tottenham looked as if they would walk away from Anfield with a vital point, but Liverpool was not yet finished and in the 90th minute Roberto Firmino sealed the victory with a brilliant header from a corner.
Jordan Henderson praised Liverpool’s never-dying attitude after their win over Tottenham
The victory over the Spurs, who were on top before Wednesday night’s game, has moved the reigning champions back to the top, and Henderson praised his team’s never-dying attitude.
Henderson said Amazon prime: ‘It was a good game, very tactical, probably what you expect in terms of us dominating with the ball, creating chances and countering. Overall, the performance was outstanding.
“We are concentrating on continuing until the final whistle. I am delighted with the boys.
‘We deserved all three points. One of our best performances of the season. I am on the moon.’
Roberto Firmino is harassed by his teammates after the final whistle thanks to his heroism
The last-gasp victory has left the Reds three points clear at the top of the Premier League after 13 games, despite the fact that Jurgen Klopp injured key players.
But Henderson is not getting carried away by his narrow lead over Spurs, insisting that Liverpool’s only goal remains their next match at Crystal Palace.
Henderson added: ‘We focus on ourselves. It may take a toll on them, but it’s more about us. Our focus has to be on the weekend against Palace. ‘
While Firmino will get all the applause for his latest heroics, Henderson was quick to point to Rhys Williams in praise for his assured performance at the heart of the defense.
Rhys Williams produced a sure display in the heart of Liverpool’s defense at Anfield
“I told you before the game that he’s been outstanding and he was again,” Henderson said. “He was one of the best players in the park and I could hear him talking all the time.”
Liverpool had to work very hard for their win over Tottenham on Wednesday.
José Mourinho’s side sat very deep, leaving no space in front of Liverpool, as he sought to punish them on the counterattack.
Jurgen Klopp will be desperate for his team to move on after his last gasp win.
Mourinho’s plan was about to work, but Firmino had the last laugh thanks to his impressive header.
After a relatively difficult start to the season for Liverpool, having drawn four times and lost once, they will now be desperate to start.
After Crystal Palace at the weekend, Klopp’s team take on West Brom at home before a trip to Newcastle concludes in 2020.
