Liverpools third man running tears holes in Tottenhams system

Mario Balotelli and Daniel Sturridge acted as facilitators and Spurs were hurt by Liverpool midfielders breaking past forwards



Liverpool turn on the power to cruise past Tottenham

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Such a heavy defeat represents a significant setback for the new Tottenham head coach, Mauricio Pochettino, whose system involves playing high up the pitch, pressing intensely and recovering possession as quickly as possible. This approach worked excellently in the previous weekends 4-0 win over QPR but against a Liverpool side boasting slick passing and intelligent running, Spurs were torn apart.

The pre-match focus was inevitably on Mario Balotelli and his partnership with Daniel Sturridge but Liverpools new strike duo acted as facilitators rather than goalscorers. Balotellis movement, link play and work rate were impressive but he was wasteful in front of goal, missing three very presentable chances.

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