Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Reuters
Mohamed Salah and Naby Keita after Liverpool were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by Tottenham at Anfield on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Reuters
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane on the ball during the Premier League match against Liverpool. PA
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane on the ball during the Premier League match against Liverpool. PA
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool dejected following the Premier League match against Tottenham. Getty
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool dejected following the Premier League match against Tottenham. Getty
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris catches the ball during the Premier League match against Liverpool. AFP
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris catches the ball during the Premier League match against Liverpool. AFP
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Liverpool. AP
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min, right, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal against Liverpool. AP
Tottenham players and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of the match. AP
Tottenham players and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold at the end of the match. AP
Son Heung-min celebrates scoring Tottenham's first goal with Harry Kane. Reuters
Son Heung-min celebrates scoring Tottenham's first goal with Harry Kane. Reuters
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring against Tottenham. AFP
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz celebrates after scoring against Tottenham. AFP
Son Heung-Min celebrates after scoring Tottenham's opening goal against Liverpool. AFP
Son Heung-Min celebrates after scoring Tottenham's opening goal against Liverpool. AFP
Tottenham defender Ben Davies blocks a shot from Mohamed Salah. Getty
Tottenham defender Ben Davies blocks a shot from Mohamed Salah. Getty
Luis Diaz scores Liverpool's opening goal against Tottenham. AP
Luis Diaz scores Liverpool's opening goal against Tottenham. AP
Luis Diaz, left, celebrates after scoring Liverpool's opening goal againstTottenham. AP
Luis Diaz, left, celebrates after scoring Liverpool's opening goal againstTottenham. AP
Son Heung-Min celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring Tottenham's opening goal against Liverpool. AFP
Son Heung-Min celebrates with Harry Kane after scoring Tottenham's opening goal against Liverpool. AFP
Son Heung-Min begins to celebrate after scoring the opening goal against Liverpool. AFP
Son Heung-Min begins to celebrate after scoring the opening goal against Liverpool. AFP

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Gerrard plays kingmaker as Liverpool look to keep pressure on Man City in title race

Villa manager faces old club in Premier League on Tuesday then Guardiola's side on final day of season

Ian Hawkey
Ian Hawkey

May 10, 2022

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"This does not slip,” Steven Gerrard told his Liverpool teammates on the afternoon he felt as close as he ever would to lifting a league title with the club that defined his career.

It was the spring of 2014. His leadership qualities were at their peak. A television microphone picked up his urgent words – “this does not slip” – in the celebratory huddle after a tough 3-2 victory over Manchester City had kept Liverpool before City in the title race.

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That season, Liverpool ended up second, their momentum broken by a defeat to Chelsea. City won the Premier League, and would go on to wait several years into the post-Gerrard era at Anfield before Liverpool again became the chief obstacle to their accumulation of more and more titles.

The next one looks imminent, with City leading the table by three points with three fixtures left, and although Gerrard would never say so, Liverpool’s challenge for the 2021-22 Premier League may have just slipped a little too far. They dropped points at home for the first time in 13 matches on Saturday, drawing 1-1 with Tottenham Hotspur.

Gerrard is in the unfamiliar position, for him, of hoping Liverpool drop more points on Tuesday, just before the six-month anniversary of his appointment as manager of Aston Villa, who host Jurgen Klopp’s side. Safe to report this will have been one of the more reflective weeks of Gerrard’s so far successful first adventure as a manager in English football.

Last Thursday, he saw the club he left for Villa achieve a hugely significant milestone. Glasgow Rangers, guided by Gerrard to last season’s Scottish league title, reached the Europa League final under his successor, Gio Van Bronckhorst. On Tuesday, Gerrard will be plotting to thwart, as opposition coach, the club he played for more than 700 times – the Liverpool he is expected one day to manage.

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, left, before the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in December, 2021. Liverpool won the game 1-0. AP
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, left, before the Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield in December, 2021. Liverpool won the game 1-0. AP

“My possible successor?,” Klopp was prompted to wonder on Monday as he discussed Gerrard’s Villa. “Of course, I think it's possible. It's not my decision to make.”

A more immediate possibility is that Gerrard plays kingmaker in the Premier League title race within the next two weeks. Liverpool visit this evening; the last Villa fixture of the season is at Manchester City, whose manager, Pep Guardiola, also drew a comment from Klopp, reacting to the Spaniard’s statement at the weekend that “everyone in the country supports Liverpool, media and everyone”.

“Maybe he knows more than me,” Klopp smiled, attributing Guardiola’s remark to edginess after City’s dramatic exit from the Champions league at Real Madrid last week. “That,” said Klopp, “was obviously difficult to take.”

Klopp’s chief concern is lifting his own players. He reported that they felt “more disappointed than I do” after the draw with Spurs. Liverpool came back from a goal down, had faced a resolute Tottenham, and the Liverpool manager felt he needed to emphasise the positive aspects of a second recovery from deficit in the space of five days. In the away leg of their Champions League semi-final against Villarreal, Liverpool had trailed 2-0 at half time before winning 3-2.

Liverpool 1 Tottenham 1: player ratings

LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6. The Brazilian had very little to do. His defenders left him exposed for Tottenham’s goal. Getty
LIVERPOOL PLAYER RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 6. The Brazilian had very little to do. His defenders left him exposed for Tottenham’s goal. Getty
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5. The 23-year-old had plenty of possession in dangerous areas but his crossing was too often overhit. He had switched flanks before the Spurs goal and might have got closer to Kane in the build up. PA
Trent Alexander-Arnold - 5. The 23-year-old had plenty of possession in dangerous areas but his crossing was too often overhit. He had switched flanks before the Spurs goal and might have got closer to Kane in the build up. PA
Ibrahima Konate - 6. The Frenchman did well in the air and kept things straightforward on the ground. He was pulled out of position by Kane for the goal. EPA
Ibrahima Konate - 6. The Frenchman did well in the air and kept things straightforward on the ground. He was pulled out of position by Kane for the goal. EPA
Virgil van Dijk - 6. The Dutchman should have followed Kane deeper while the ball was in the air before Tottenham’s goal. He hit the top of the bar with a header from a corner. Getty
Virgil van Dijk - 6. The Dutchman should have followed Kane deeper while the ball was in the air before Tottenham’s goal. He hit the top of the bar with a header from a corner. Getty
Andrew Robertson - 5. The Scot was in the right back position when Spurs scored and tracked and lost Son. His crossing was ineffective and Tsimikas replaced him in the 64th minute. AP
Andrew Robertson - 5. The Scot was in the right back position when Spurs scored and tracked and lost Son. His crossing was ineffective and Tsimikas replaced him in the 64th minute. AP
Fabinho - 6. The Brazilian was in charge in midfield in the first half but was less effective when Tottenham bypassed him after the break. Withdrawn for Keita with 12 minutes to go. AP
Fabinho - 6. The Brazilian was in charge in midfield in the first half but was less effective when Tottenham bypassed him after the break. Withdrawn for Keita with 12 minutes to go. AP
Thiago Alcantara - 6. The 31-year-old did enough of his trademark stylish passing to catch the eye but rarely looked like unlocking the defence. The killer ball did not happen. AFP
Thiago Alcantara - 6. The 31-year-old did enough of his trademark stylish passing to catch the eye but rarely looked like unlocking the defence. The killer ball did not happen. AFP
Jordan Henderson - 6. The captain pressed hard and made himself available for the ball but contributed little going forward. He made way for Jota after 55 minutes. Reuters
Jordan Henderson - 6. The captain pressed hard and made himself available for the ball but contributed little going forward. He made way for Jota after 55 minutes. Reuters
Sadio Mane - 6. The Senegalese chased down ballcarriers and led the press but found it hard to open up the defence. Reuters
Sadio Mane - 6. The Senegalese chased down ballcarriers and led the press but found it hard to open up the defence. Reuters
Mohamed Salah - 6. The Egyptian had a frustrating night as Spurs doubled up on him. Davies got in the way of his best effort on goal. EPA
Mohamed Salah - 6. The Egyptian had a frustrating night as Spurs doubled up on him. Davies got in the way of his best effort on goal. EPA
Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian was his side’s best attacker. He worried Lloris with a first-half shot and scored the equaliser with a deflected effort. AFP
Luis Diaz - 7. The Colombian was his side’s best attacker. He worried Lloris with a first-half shot and scored the equaliser with a deflected effort. AFP
SUBS: Kostas Tsimikas (Robertson 64') - 5. His distribution and crossing were disappointing. Reuters
SUBS: Kostas Tsimikas (Robertson 64') - 5. His distribution and crossing were disappointing. Reuters
Diogo Jota (Henderson 65') - 4. The Portuguese never really got going and hardly threatened. Getty
Diogo Jota (Henderson 65') - 4. The Portuguese never really got going and hardly threatened. Getty
Naby Keita (Fabinho 78') - 5. The Guinean was unable to change the course of the game. AP
Naby Keita (Fabinho 78') - 5. The Guinean was unable to change the course of the game. AP
TOTTENHAM PLAYER RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 7. The Frenchman made two good saves in the first half but had less work than he might have expected. He could do nothing about Liverpool’s deflected goal. AFP
TOTTENHAM PLAYER RATINGS: Hugo Lloris – 7. The Frenchman made two good saves in the first half but had less work than he might have expected. He could do nothing about Liverpool’s deflected goal. AFP
Cristian Romero - 7. The Argentine was impressive in the air. His blocks and tackles killed off plenty of danger in an aggressive display. AP
Cristian Romero - 7. The Argentine was impressive in the air. His blocks and tackles killed off plenty of danger in an aggressive display. AP
Eric Dier - 8. The 28-year-old gave a commanding performance at the centre of the defence. He led the way in keeping the opposition at bay. EPA
Eric Dier - 8. The 28-year-old gave a commanding performance at the centre of the defence. He led the way in keeping the opposition at bay. EPA
Ben Davies - 8. The Welshman’s flying interception of Salah’s shot was the highlight of a fine effort. He put his body on the line to protect the goal. Getty
Ben Davies - 8. The Welshman’s flying interception of Salah’s shot was the highlight of a fine effort. He put his body on the line to protect the goal. Getty
Emerson Royal - 7. The Brazilian had his hands full against Diaz but held his own. He started the move that led to Tottenham’s goal. EPA
Emerson Royal - 7. The Brazilian had his hands full against Diaz but held his own. He started the move that led to Tottenham’s goal. EPA
Rodrigo Bentancur - 6. The Uruguayan was outmatched in the first half but was better after the break. He was unfortunate to deflect Diaz’s shot into the net. AP
Rodrigo Bentancur - 6. The Uruguayan was outmatched in the first half but was better after the break. He was unfortunate to deflect Diaz’s shot into the net. AP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 7. The Dane hit the post before half time but should have done better with a free header in the box in the second period, when he tried to pick out Kane rather than going for goal. AP
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg - 7. The Dane hit the post before half time but should have done better with a free header in the box in the second period, when he tried to pick out Kane rather than going for goal. AP
Ryan Sessegnon - 7. The 21-year-old had a difficult start but got better. He found space in the Liverpool area and picked out Son for the opening goal. Sanchez replaced him with 12 minutes to go. AFP
Ryan Sessegnon - 7. The 21-year-old had a difficult start but got better. He found space in the Liverpool area and picked out Son for the opening goal. Sanchez replaced him with 12 minutes to go. AFP
Dejan Kulusevski - 6. The Swede looked to break quickly and showed some nice touches but needed more end product. He faded and made way for Winks with five minutes left. Getty
Dejan Kulusevski - 6. The Swede looked to break quickly and showed some nice touches but needed more end product. He faded and made way for Winks with five minutes left. Getty
Harry Kane - 7. The 28-year-old dragged the defence all over the place in the lead up to his side’s goal. He was not at his goalscoring best but he played an important role for his side. PA
Harry Kane - 7. The 28-year-old dragged the defence all over the place in the lead up to his side’s goal. He was not at his goalscoring best but he played an important role for his side. PA
Son Heung-min - 7. The South Korean was a constant worry for Liverpool with his movement. He was unmarked when he scored. Bergwijn came on for him in stoppage time. AFP
Son Heung-min - 7. The South Korean was a constant worry for Liverpool with his movement. He was unmarked when he scored. Bergwijn came on for him in stoppage time. AFP
SUBS: Davinson Sanchez (Sessegnon 78') - N/A. The Colombian helped secure the point for Tottenham. Reuters
SUBS: Davinson Sanchez (Sessegnon 78') - N/A. The Colombian helped secure the point for Tottenham. Reuters
Harry Winks (Kulusevski 85') - 6. The 26-year-old provided a cross for Hojbjerg that should have led to a goal. PA
Harry Winks (Kulusevski 85') - 6. The 26-year-old provided a cross for Hojbjerg that should have led to a goal. PA
Steven Bergwijn (Son 90'+1) - N/A. The Dutchman worked hard during his limited moments on the pitch. AP
Steven Bergwijn (Son 90'+1) - N/A. The Dutchman worked hard during his limited moments on the pitch. AP

Were those setbacks the symptoms of a slip in what has been a breathtaking run of form since the turn of the year? “It's not possible to be perfect due to the part of the season we are in now,” said Klopp. “We have to keep going.” He still sees the upsides in many aspects of how Liverpool are playing, not least the high energy – “the counterpress is unbelievable, I’m so proud of that” – despite a fatiguing schedule.

Liverpool are still potentially in reach of an unprecedented clean sweep of trophies, with the League Cup won, an FA Cup final against Chelsea on Saturday, and a Champions League final meeting with Real Madrid two weeks later.

“Why should we stop believing?” asks Klopp. “We both have three games to play. My concern is: How can we win our games? We shouldn't add on points before games are played.”

Gerrard would vouch for that. There were three games to play in 2013-2014 when a title-chasing, top-of-the-table Liverpool team welcomed Chelsea to Anfield. A slip and stumble by the captain allowed Demba Ba to break away and score, the first of two unanswered Chelsea goals. Points were dropped in the next game, too, leaving Gerrard heart-broken.

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