'The best team lost.' Those were Jose Mourinho's words to Jurgen Klopp after their last encounter in December.
Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1, courtesy of Roberto Firmino's 90th-minute header. In an alternative reality it could have been very different.
A Mourinho masterclass, a smash-and-grab special, a perfect combination of defence and counter-punch.
Tottenham had the better chances to take the lead in the second half and Liverpool's unbeaten run at Anfield could have ended there and then, instead of against Burnley last week.
Despite the defeat, Mourinho felt he tackled the match in the right way so I expect more of the same tactics from Tottenham on Thursday night.