Liverpool hang on for chaotic win against nine-man Spurs

Both Xavi Simons and Christian Romero were shown red cards by referee John Brooks
Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Liverpool against Spurs but left the field injured shortly after. Pic: AP Photo/Ian Walton

Alexander Isak opened the scoring for Liverpool against Spurs but left the field injured shortly after. Pic: AP Photo/Ian Walton

Premier League Tottenham Hotspur 1 (Richarlison 83) Liverpool 2 (Isak 57, Ekitike 66) 

TOTTENHAM supporters were booing at the final whistle again, but this time their anger was directed not at their team but at referee John Brooks, who sent off two Spurs players and booked another four in a highly controversial victory for Liverpool.

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