Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou voiced his fury after his side suffered a crushing 5–1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield, a result that effectively dashed Spurs’ hopes of qualifying for the Champions League.
Postecoglou was especially scathing about his team’s inability to contain Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, who was instrumental in the Reds’ dominant display. The Argentine scored once and assisted another, controlling the midfield with authority. Postecoglou said, “I’m absolutely LIVID with the team—this is unacceptable! I gave them one clear instruction: shut him down, don’t let him operate. Instead, they ignored it, and he did exactly what I warned about. Now we’re out—just like that. This wasn’t about bad luck; it was a complete failure to follow orders. I can’t believe we allowed this to happen. I’m furious, and every player should be as well.”
Although Tottenham initially took the lead through Dominic Solanke, Liverpool roared back with goals from Luis Díaz, Mac Allister, Cody Gakpo, Mohamed Salah, and an own goal from Destiny Udogie. The emphatic win secured Liverpool’s 20th league title and their first championship celebrated with fans since 1990, as the 2020 title was won behind closed doors due to COVID-19.
Liverpool’s display reflected their dominance throughout the season. Under new manager Arne Slot, they clinched the Premier League title with four games remaining, demonstrating both tactical sharpness and attacking brilliance. Mac Allister’s standout performance drew widespread praise from fans and pundits.
While Liverpool fans celebrated their historic triumph, Tottenham must now turn their attention to regrouping and addressing the serious concerns raised by Postecoglou in an effort to finish the season strongly.
