That could have been curtains for Tottenham.

Philippe Coutinho's exquisite driven cross is just a shade too strong and Daniel Sturridge can only direct a header over the top as he stretches skywards.

Tottenham are immediately gambling more men forward.

They are not going to die wondering...

What have you got then Tottenham?

These are the afternoons on which title challenges are forged or shattered.

Nacer Chadli is the likeliest game-breaker on the Spurs bench.

Alan Kennedy, former Liverpool left-back, at Anfield
BBC Radio Merseyside

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"That was one of his classic goals. Philippe Coutino played a lovely one-two with Daniel Sturridge and he found the corner. Jurgen Klopp is urging the likes of James Milner that he needs more from his players. This game isn't over by a long way."

Alan Kennedy, former Liverpool left-back, at Anfield
BBC Radio Merseyside

"Jurgen Klopp is going mad with his defence and they have given the ball away again. The ball is like a hot potato."

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The Harry Kane-Dele Alli connection almost plugs together for Tottenham.

Kane's chip into the box is just over the top of his partner-in-crime who had broke behind Liverpool's defence untracked.

Mamadou Sakho does well to stretch and cut out Danny Rose's cross after the Tottenham full-back had slipped the ball though the legs of James Milner down by the byeline.

Number of netmegs in the match rather than penalty shoot-outs to decide big games? I would like to see it tried.

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Masses of space in midfield at the start of the second half.

A draw is not going to do much for either side. I reckon this could get very open very quickly.

Expect goals.

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Peep!

Harry Kane taps the ball to Dele Alli and we are up and flying.

Jurgen Klopp bounces back out onto the touchline.

More energy than Zebedeee that man. Hook him up to the National Grid and you could light up half of Merseyside.

Here come Tottenham.

Second half coming up hot and fresh.

Liverpool centre-back Mamadou Sakho may have produced some heart-in-the-mouth moments in the first half, but Emre Can's distribution has been below his usual standards, and crucially it has often come in front of a seemingly fragile back four. 

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Is there a player who shreds his own fans' nerves as often and effectively as Mamadou Sakho?

The Liverpool centre-back never seems entirely in control of his own feet when the ball is in proximity. 

If I was Jurgen Klopp he would be under strict instruction to aim it as far downfield as quickly as possible.

Robbie Savage
6-0-6 on BBC Radio 5 live

"If Spurs fail to beat Liverpool and Leicester win tomorrow then the title race is over."

And I was just getting into it Robbie. Couldn't you be persuaded to keep the fun going until May at least?

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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Anfield

Hugo Lloris has produced the saves to keep Spurs on level terms - but Mauricio Pochettino's side have had chances of their own, only to be wasteful in the final third with their passing and creation.

High quality game. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will need a lie down after all that shouting and jumping about. Pressing high on fourth official Mike Jones.

One minute of added time and that is your lot.

Plenty of entertainment and chances, just short of a few goals.

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Dele Alli has been solid rather than spectacular so far, but it nearly clicked from England's next big thing there.

A neat reverse ball to Son Heung-Min is a touch over-cooked before a 40-yard big dipper of a shot keeps Simon Mignolet's gloves warm.

High praise, indeed. 

Hugo Lloris with another splendid stop, sprawling to his left to get fingertips to Adam Lallana's mis-hit volley that was bouncing dangerously towards the top corner.

Best goalkeeper in the Premier League? He would give Mr De Gea a hot run for his money.

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