LIVERPOOL kept their slim title ambitions alive despite a late scare from Tottenham.

The Reds romped into a four-goal lead at Anfield, piling more agony on Ange Postecoglou’s side.

Mo Salah led Liverpool to an early lead over Tottenham.

Andy Robertson pounced from close range to double the lead before the break.

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo headed home his team’s third shortly after the restart.

Harvey Elliott scored a rocket, making it four in front of the Kop.

Mo Salah and Andy Robertson put them two up at the break.

Cody Gakpo scored just seconds after the restart in front of the Kop.

Harvey Elliott then scored the fourth goal with a fantastic left-foot rocket from distance.

However, Spurs scored what appeared to be a consolation goal through substitute Richarlison on 72 minutes.

The Reds’ problems increased when Son Heung-min scored again for the visitors five minutes later.

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But the Reds were able to stop the Spurs’ comeback in its tracks, with Joe Gomez expertly thwarting Brennan Johnson as they held on.

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Richarlison, a former Everton forward, scored a goal for Tottenham after coming off the bench.

Son Heung-Min scored again as Spurs mounted a late rally.