Liverpool 2-1 Tottenham: 5 Hits and Flops

#1 Hit: Andrew Robertson

Robertson defended well to thwart Eriksen as he threatened while creating an excellent assist for Firmino

Virgil van Dijk's presence and overall importance to Liverpool has been heralded ever since his arrival last January, but Robertson - who joined six months earlier - continues to prove why acquiring him for just £8m from Hull was one of the most astute pieces of transfer business the Reds have done in quite some time.

Seamlessly slotting in at left-back, the Scotland international quickly asserted himself as a dependable asset both defensively and in attack. It's something that not many fullbacks are capable of saying and the 25-year-old, who has enjoyed a solid season to date, showcased his quality again on this occasion.

He completed one tackle, interception and blocked shot as well as two clearances and committed no fouls - which was important especially against a Tottenham side who grew in confidence and ventured forward regularly in a lopsided second-half. His defensive intervention to thwart Christian Eriksen was particularly telling, as he was both positionally aware and anticipated the danger in its tracks, something that Liverpool defenders always tend to struggle with.

Crucially, he provided an exquisite assist for Firmino to break the deadlock - the Brazilian simply couldn't miss after receiving an excellent inswinging delivery. He has now created nine Premier League assists this term, the most of any defender across England's top-flight while continuing to mature with each passing game.

Stats' source: WhoScored