Liverpool trash Tottenham 6-3, as Man U lose 0-3 to Bournemouth

Liverpool stormed to a 6-3 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to four points.

The nine-goal thriller marked the highest-scoring game of the 2024-25 season, showcasing Liverpool’s attacking brilliance.

According to Al jazeera, Mohamed Salah scored twice and provided an assist, setting a Premier League record as the first player to achieve double figures in both goals (12) and assists (10) before Christmas.

Cody Gakpo, Darwin Núñez, and Luis Díaz also found the back of the net, while an own goal from Tottenham’s Cristian Romero added to Liverpool’s tally.

Son Heung-min netted a brace for Spurs, with James Maddison scoring a spectacular free-kick in a losing effort.

Meanwhile, Manchester United endured a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to high-flying Bournemouth, marking their third loss in four Premier League matches under Ruben Amorim.

According to BBC Sports, the loss leaves United languishing in 13th place with just seven points from Amorim’s six games in charge, as they head into Christmas in disarray.

Bournemouth, now fifth in the league and in contention for a Champions League spot, capitalized on United’s defensive frailties.

Dean Huijsen opened the scoring with a 29th-minute header, exposing United’s vulnerability at set-pieces.

Justin Kluivert doubled the visitors’ lead from the penalty spot after being fouled by Noussair Mazraoui, sending Andre Onana the wrong way.

Moments later, Antoine Semenyo struck unmarked, converting Dango Ouattara’s cross after Kobbie Mainoo lost possession deep in United’s half.

The defeat saw Marcus Rashford left out of the squad for the third time under Amorim, despite watching from the stands at Old Trafford.

With the team struggling on all fronts, United’s need for Rashford to regain form—and for broader improvements—has become increasingly urgent.

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