Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a 6–3 demolition of Tottenham on December 22. Mohamed Salah and Luis Díaz grabbed braces, while Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai added to the rout.
Manager Arne Slot’s halftime changes were pivotal—tactically re-shaping midfield dynamics and accelerating Liverpool’s tempo. Pre-match ideas of a tight encounter evaporated as the Reds showed offensive flair and defensive solidity. Slot praised the squad’s responsiveness in the locker room, stating the adjustments “brought us dominance” in the second half .
⚽ Player Highlights: Salah now leads the league in goal contributions, continuing his record-breaking season. Díaz added yet another energetic display, reinforcing Liverpool’s multi-pronged attack.
🔄 Transfer Talk: Around this period, speculation rose about potential departures of senior players like Salah or Alexander-Arnold. Rumors also linked Liverpool with exciting midfielders like Xavi Simons, though Slot stressed that current team synergy remains his priority
With the title race inching closer to Christmas, Liverpool appear in full flight. Questions linger over January squad tweaks, but for now, the momentum is firmly with Slot.