It was the game Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool needed. After a winless start to 2017, the Reds were dropping like a stone and had no apparent way to end their run of disastrous results.
The North Londoners arrived at Anfield on Saturday evening and proceeded to gift their hosts an early 2-0 lead which Klopp’s side never looked like relinquishing on their way to a deserved three points - and a return to the Premier League top four.
The exhilarating Sadio Mane made light work of the Spurs defence, scoring both goals for the hosts inside three minutes, leaving the Lilywhites with just two points from four games in the North West this season.