This archive report was first published on 12 January 2020.
Published on January 12, 2020, Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in action with Tottenham Hotspur's Danny Rose.
Liverpool's relentless march towards the Premier League title continued with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, securing their 20th win in 21 matches.
With closest rivals Leicester City suffering a shock 2-1 home defeat by Southampton, Roberto Firmino's goal sent Juergen Klopp's side 16 points clear at the top with a game in hand.
The gap between Liverpool and Tottenham has grown significantly, with Klopp's side 31 points better off than Spurs, who are currently in eighth place.
Their 61 points after 21 games is a record-breaking total, surpassing any previous achievement in Europe's big five leagues at a similar stage of the season.
Reflecting on their impressive start, Klopp said, 'It's special. To win the number of games, to always be ready to fight, that's what the boys do.'
However, the manager emphasized the importance of maintaining focus, stating, 'The only thing we're interested in is what we can get in the summer. This league is so strong. We have to be ready.'
Jose Mourinho's side, Tottenham, intensified their pressure in the second half but ultimately fell short, with Giovani Lo Celso missing a crucial opportunity.
