The Reds maintained their spot at the summit of the Premier League in composed fashion immediately after the international break, courtesy of goals in either half from Georginio Wijnaldum and Roberto Firmino.
Spurs briefly threatened a late comeback at the national stadium when substitute Erik Lamela netted in stoppage-time, but Jürgen Klopp’s men held firm and continue to set the pace.
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The manager once again kept a settled side, making just one change – Naby Keita came back into the starting XI in place of Jordan Henderson.
Summer signing Fabinho was included among the substitutes.