Richarlison rescued a potentially huge point for Tottenham Hotspur in their battle against relegation as Igor Tudor's side fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at Liverpool.

Spurs saw West Ham United, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United all pick up points before they took to the pitch at Anfield on Sunday, and although their winless run in the Premier League now stands at 12 matches, it was a welcome first point for head coach Tudor.

Dominik Szoboszlai’s free-kick put Liverpool ahead, with Cody Gakpo also hitting the woodwork for the home side.

Yet a generally lacklustre display from the Reds was punished by former Everton forward Richarlison, who hauled Spurs level in the 90th minute.

Spurs, who survived a late scare when Hugo Ekitike charged forward but was unable to score, are now one point clear of the relegation zone ahead of next week’s huge home contest with fellow strugglers Forest. Liverpool sit fifth, two points behind Aston Villa in fourth spot.

How the match unfolded

A positive start by Spurs was punctured in the 18th minute, as Szoboszlai added to his personal highlight reel with another fine free-kick, despite goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario getting a hand to it.

Gakpo nearly doubled Liverpool's tally, but Vicario nudged the strike brilliantly on to the post. Spurs responded and twice went close just before half-time – Richarlison headed wide and then saw an attempt clawed away by 'keeper Alisson.

Arne Slot made a triple change in the 64th minute, introducing Ekitike, Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones, though Richarlison soon tested Alisson with an outside-of-the-boot attempt.

Radu Dragusin’s mistake almost cost Spurs dearly, with Vicario nudging Salah’s strike wide, though the 'keeper’s touch was not spotted by the officials.

Richarlison was then inches away from connecting with a teasing Archie Gray cross. The Brazilian’s moment finally came when he was played in by Randal Kolo Muani, and he duly kept his cool to level.

There might have been one more twist as Ekitike led a blistering counter deep in stoppage time, but Dragusin made a vital block as Spurs held on.

(premierleague.com)

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