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Tom Blow

Tottenham fans rub salt in Liverpool's wounds with chant after denting title chances

Tottenham fans had no qualms about rubbing salt into Liverpool's wounds after Antonio Conte's team denied Liverpool all three points on Saturday evening.

Spurs held the Premier League title chasers to a 1-1 draw at Anfield after second half goals from Son Heung-min and Luis Diaz. The result sent the Reds top of the table, yet Manchester City can open a three-point gap if they win their game in hand.

Pep Guardiola's side take on Newcastle at the Etihad on Sunday evening. City have won their last three Premier League games and are tipped to extend their run against the Toon, who have little to play for after clawing themselves away from danger.

Tottenham fans were delighted with Saturday's result, and jubilantly chanted "where's your title gone?" at the final whistle, as they became the first team other than City to stop Liverpool winning in the Premier League this calendar year. Spurs have remarkably taken eight points from the Reds and City this season.

"A good draw, a good point," said Conte at full-time. "At the end we had an important chance to get the second goal and win the game. It is not easy to play against Liverpool because we are talking about an amazing team with a lot of energy, especially at Anfield where there is a lot of noise and a fantastic atmosphere.

"But at the same time we prepared very well, defended very well and didn't concede chances. At the same time with the ball I think we could do better but it is not simple to overcome their pressure."

Tottenham fans were joyously after Son Heung-min opened the scoring at Anfield (Reuters)

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Although Spurs picked up a point against the odds, the result may not be good enough if they want to qualify for the Champions League. Arsenal's 2-1 victory against Leeds on Sunday afternoon means Tottenham are now four points behind the Gunners in fourth.

Conte's side can close the gap on their local rivals by winning Thursday evening's North London derby. After that game, both sides will have just two fixtures remaining. Arsenal will confirm their spot in Europe's elite competition with three points against Spurs

"Now we try to rest and recover because on Thursday we have another important game against Arsenal," added Conte. "With only three games to go it will be very important to get points for a place in the Champions League."

Klopp, meanwhile, was left to regret Saturday evening's result. "A difficult game, but I'm really happy with the performance of my boys against a top team that might play Champions League next season," said the German at full-time.

"They have world class strikers on the pitch set up for counter-attacking. It makes life not easy, 1-0 down is difficult and we kept calm and forced the equaliser. Our mentality was incredible and the counter-pressing was a different level. But we faced an opponent set up for counter attacks with a full week to prepare, we accept that and it is a draw.

"We will keep going. We weren't tired - you are not as precise at the end of the game. They are down in the dressing room, it was intense. When you play top teams, you need luck in the decisive moments."

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