Mohamed Salah may be on the longest goalscoring drought of his Liverpool career but he played a huge part in keeping their Premier League title hopes alive in a last-gasp 2-1 win over Tottenham.

It appeared Jurgen Klopp’s side were about to hand the initiative to Manchester City after Lucas Moura cancelled out Roberto Firmino’s first-half header, leaving the Reds level on 77 points but significantly behind on goal difference.

However, Salah – now eight matches without finding the net – popped up at the far post to head goalwards; Hugo Lloris could only palm out weakly and Toby Alderweireld got himself in an horrendous mess to divert it back past his goalkeeper in the 90th minute.

It was a narrow escape for Klopp’s side, who return to the top of the table with a two-point lead having played one match more, having faded badly after starting so well.

Here, we rate the Spurs players.

STARTING XI

Hugo Lloris: Could do little about Firmino’s opener but dealt poorly with Salah’s late header, leading to Toby Alderweireld’s own goal. 6

Kieran Trippier: Got caught between the full-back and wing-back roles, allowing Robertson too much space. 5

Toby Alderweireld: Did well to keep up with Liverpool’s front men and was unlucky with the late own goal. 6

Davinson Sanchez: Played centrally, the busiest of the Spurs defenders when they had five on the field, and coped well. 7

Jan Vertonghen: Did as much as anyone to ensure Salah endured a frustrating afternoon. 6

Danny Rose: A fine outlet for Spurs on the left, timing runs well and delivering dangerous crosses. 7

Christian Eriksen: Showed determination and drive to help drag Spurs back into the game. 7

Moussa Sissoko: Gave good support to attacks and broke up play but spurned a good chance late on. 6

Dele Alli: Unable to impose himself on the game and showed only glimpses of his quality. 5

Harry Kane: Was almost anonymous in the first half but later showed his class by testing Alisson and producing a fine pass in the build-up to the equaliser. 6

Lucas Moura: Was Spurs’ most positive attacking player and the equaliser was good reward for a positive display. 7

Substitutes:

Son Heung-min (for Sanchez, 69): Entered just before the equaliser and brought fresh energy for the closing stages. 6

Ben Davies (for Moura, 82): Came on in an attempt to shore up the defence late on. 6

Fernando Llorente (for Eriksen, 90): Entered too late to make an impact. 5