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Tottenham Hotspur secured a point away to Liverpool, but Guglielmo Vicario failed to cover himself in glory yet again.

The Lilywhites are finally on the board under Igor Tudor after Richarlison netted a late equaliser to land a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Neither side were particularly great, and Arne Slot’s side have come under plenty of scrutiny for their performance after several changes to their starting XI.

That didn’t stop the Reds from taking the lead in the first half on Merseyside through a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick.

Serious questions have since been raised about Vicario as he so nearly cost Tottenham a point away to Liverpool on Sunday.

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Wayne Rooney slams Guglielmo Vicario error vs Liverpool

Spurs have had their fair share of goalkeeper problems recently, with Antonin Kinsky summing that up in mid-week.

The Czech international was subbed off after 17 minutes against Atletico Madrid and was unsurprisingly left on the bench for the Anfield trip.

Vicario came in from the start, but once again left the away supporters frustrated when Szoboszlai smashed home a free kick.

At first view, it appeared to be a stunner, but on closer inspection, it feels as if the Italian should have kept it out.

That is the opinion of Wayne Rooney, who hit out at the Tottenham keeper on Match of the Day, highlighting his footwork as a major issue.

He said: “Szoboszlai has hit some incredible free-kicks this season, but I think the keeper has to do better. It’s in the middle of the goal, he gets a full hand on it, and I think it’s another goalkeeping mistake after seeing a few in the week.

“He doesn’t move his feet; he’s almost tiptoeing across the line. Look at him, he’s tiptoeing, and he gets a full hand on it, and he should save it.”

Tottenham players put in a mixed showing away to Liverpool, but the keeper wasn’t at his best when the Hungarian’s free kick flew in.

Vicario under pressure at Tottenham again

The 29-year-old has hardly covered himself in glory this campaign, so his performance away to Anfield hardly came as a surprise.

It has to be said that he made a few saves that made a positive impact to keep the Lilywhites in the game and in a position to grab an equaliser.

The issue is that he kept out just 0.18 expected goals, while conceding one goal from a free kick where he could have done better.

He also maintained a long ball accuracy of just 37 per cent, which really needs to be improved moving forward.

No high claims, times acted as a sweeper or punches show a lack of authority in his game, which also doesn’t help his cause.

Rooney is right to question his showcase against Liverpool as Vicario continues to raise concerns in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur‘s chances of being relegated from the Premier League have changed for the better following Sunday’s draw at Liverpool.

Igor Tudor snapped a four-game losing streak in all competitions since replacing Thomas Frank with a 1-1 draw at Anfield.

Richarlison struck late on to cancel out Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half opener, with Spurs good value for their point.

Tottenham’s draw at Anfield keeps them one point above the relegation zone, but exactly what are their chances of going down?

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Tottenham now less likely to get relegated after Anfield point

While the gap on West Ham in 18th may remain as it was heading into the weekend, Spurs ultimately ticked off an extremely tough looking fixture.

After losing 3-1 to Crystal Palace in their most recent league match prior to Sunday, Spurs were given a 16.10 per cent chance of being relegated.

However, as per Opta Analyst‘s updated standings, the Lilywhites’ relegation chances now stand at a 14.90 per cent likelihood.

That is only a marginal decline, but it could be telling. Nottingham Forest, who Spurs face next weekend, have a 34.05 per cent chance of going down and West Ham a 45.26 per cent chance.

That means, as it stands, West Ham are still the favourites to join Wolves and Burnley in the Championship next season.

Richarlison makes Anfield history

With his late strike on Merseyside, Richarlison became the first visiting player to score more than one 90th-minute goals at Anfield.

The Brazil international has six Premier League goals against Liverpool – against no side does he have more – and he now has 100 direct goal involvements to his name in the competition.

That places him with Roberto Firmino (132) and Gabriel Jesus (118) as only the third Brazilian to achieve that feat.

While a point can be considered a good result, it must be remembered that Tottenham are now winless in 12 league games in 2026.

That makes them one of only two teams in England’s top four tiers, along with Sheffield Wednesday (15 played), yet to win this calendar year.

Guglielmo Vicario was beaten far too easily for Tottenham Hotspur in their away draw with Liverpool.

Tottenham’s relegation fears remained present despite securing a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool on Sunday, with Vicario once again emerging as a weakness in their fragmented side.

The Italian was somehow beaten by a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, despite his effort being very central, casting more doubt over whether he is good enough at this level.

Igor Tudor still looks set for the sack at Tottenham, and he may well look to his goalkeepers as a big reason behind it.

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Jamie Carragher slams Guglielmo Vicario

Vicario has come in for a lot of criticism this season, and for good reason.

The Italian has managed to save just 62.7 per cent of the shots he has faced in the Premier League, while also having conceded 4.79 more goals than expected.

The latter places him in the bottom 5.9 per cent of Premier League goalkeepers, while his woeful save percentage also has him in the bottom 23.5 per cent.

For context, Szoboszlai’s effort had an xGOT of just 0.02, and yet it still managed to beat Vicario, who palmed the ball into the back of his own net, much to the shock of Carragher.

Via Sky Sports, he said: “Wow, that’s awful. Absolutely shocking from the goalkeeper. Tottenham have got huge problems in goal.”

And after Antonin Kinsky’s mishaps in Tottenham’s heavy Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid, it’s hard to disagree with the latter part of his statement.

Igor Tudor sack surely still imminent at Tottenham

Many were left baffled that Tudor stayed in charge after such a humbling defeat away to Atletico, and it’s still just as difficult to see him remain in a job.

Spurs’ draw means they are now just one point above West Ham in the relegation zone, with just eight games left to be played.

It’s now four defeats and just one draw from five for the Croatian in charge of the Lilywhites, with 15 goals conceded within that period.

His exit from North London is still surely imminent, or at least it should be if Tottenham want to avoid the prospect of Championship football next season.

Keith Hackett insists Tottenham Hotspur defender Souza was lucky to avoid being cautioned in Tottenham’s draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

Richarlison earned Spurs a potentially crucial point late on in Sunday’s Premier League contest after Dominik Szoboszlai’s first-half opener.

Igor Tudor’s side produced a much-improved display on Merseyside, with Souza among those to impress prior to being taken off.

But Hackett believes Tudor should have seen a yellow card in Spurs’ draw with Liverpool due to a gesture towards referee Chris Kavanagh.

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Souza lucky to avoid booking at Anfield

Souza was involved in an incident early in the second half in which he sent Rio Ngumoha crashing to the ground.

However, referee Kavanagh rightly adjudged that Souza did not make near enough contact on his opponent to warrant a penalty being awarded.

Tottenham’s players were unhappy that Kavanagh did not book the Liverpool ace for diving, with Souza waving an imaginary yellow card in the referee’s direction.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News about the incident, Hackett said: “Ngumoha did go to ground, but he was moving at pace before he went to ground.

“This was a natural fall and not one where he had committed an act of simulation to deceive the referee. The referee therefore made the correct call.

“However, when you see the Spurs player waving an imaginary card, if the referee sees this then a yellow card should have been shown to Souza.”

Premier League referees have clamped down on players waving imaginary yellow cards, but Kavanagh may not have seen Souza do just that on this occasion.

Tottenham still winless in 2026 but major positives to take

A defeat would have been tough to take for Spurs on the basis of their performance, especially after going behind.

Richarlison went close multiple times prior to finding a way past Alisson late on, with that a fully deserved equaliser.

The Brazilian has now been directly involved in 100 Premier League goals, which is an impressive personal milestone.

Tudor may be without a win in five games since succeeding Thomas Frank, but he has at least stopped the losing run.

Spurs are one of two clubs out of 92 in England’s top four tiers without a league win in 2026, along with Sheffield Wednesday, but Tudor can take plenty of positives from both the performance and the result.

Tottenham Hotspur secured a 1-1 draw away to Liverpool.

To no one’s surprise, Liverpool took an early lead against Spurs, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring from range from a free kick, with Guglielmo Vicario as helpless as ever.

Liverpool failed to create much outside of that, but the lack of quality from Spurs for the most part meant that they didn’t need to.

Richarlison had a few half-chances but failed to take them, which was again the theme of Tottenham’s performance.

However, the Brazilian made no mistake with his last effort of the game, rolling the ball beyond Alisson to seal a point for Spurs.

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But with Tottenham at risk of relegation, and now winless in five games under the Croatian, they may still have no choice but to sack Igor Tudor this weekend.

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Pedro Porro was schooled by a teenager

Pedro Porro is another who has had a dreadful campaign, but his performance against the Reds may be his worst of the season.

Rio Ngumoha had the Spaniard on strings from the first minute to the last before his substitution, as demonstrated by the fact that he was dribbled past on six occasions.

He failed to win any of his seven ground duels against Arne Slot’s side, who ran him ragged all game, as showcased by his Sofascore graphic below.

You’d often be able to excuse his lack of defensive ability by highlighting the quality he has on the ball.

But with a 70 per cent pass accuracy, that was not the case against Liverpool.

Guglielmo Vicario mishap proves costly again

Tottenham’s downfall can come down to several factors, but the lack of form from Vicario is certainly up there.

The Italian has been responsible for several of the goals conceded this season, and it was the same against Liverpool at Anfield, having been beaten by Szoboszlai’s effort, which had an xGOT of just 0.02.

On top of that, Vicario completed just 39 per cent of his attempted long balls, while also

Jamie Carragher made it clear that Tottenham have a major goalkeeping issue, and Vicario summed that up yet again.

It was the only real effort from Liverpool in the whole game, and had Vicario saved it, it could have been a different story.

Tottenham player ratings

Guglielmo Vicario – 3

Pedro Porro – 2

Kevin Danso – 6

Radu Dragusin – 5

Djed Spence – 6 (for Callum Olusesi 75′)

Souza – 5 (for Simons 56′)

Pape Sarr – 7

Archie Gray – 5

Mathys Tel – 5 (for Kolo Muani 75′)

Richarlison – 7 (for Rowswell 90′)

Dominic Solanke – 6

Subs

Xavi Simons – 5 (for Souza 56′)

Randal Kolo Muani – N/A (for Tel 75′)

Callum Olusesi – N/A (for Spence 75′)

James Maddison hasn’t been seen in a Tottenham Hotspur shirt since August 2025 due to injury.

The Englishman had been a regular in North London since signing from Leicester City in the summer of 2023.

He played a key role in Ange Postecoglou’s first season, but was unfortunate to miss the Europa League final after going off injured away to Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final.

The 29-year-old went on to play two pre-season friendlies in the summer, but suffered an ACL injury in the second against Newcastle United.

Maddison may face an uncertain future at Tottenham, as Tottenham News assesses what we know about his current contract.

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What is James Maddison’s contract situation at Tottenham?

The Lilywhites have been without the number 10 since August 2025 after he was forced to undergo surgery for a ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament in his right knee.

Recovery has already lasted over seven months and looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future due to the physical and psychological issues around the injury.

Maddison has been spotted in training footage down Hotspur Way, but still isn’t expected to contribute in any way this campaign.

That makes his reported £170,000 per week wage all the more frustrating, especially with Spurs in the midst of a relegation battle.

The Englishman is potentially earning around £8.8million for the year, but is unlikely to see any gametime until the 2026-27 season.

That could well be in the Championship, where Maddison could feature, given his contract doesn’t expire until the summer of 2028.

Tottenham may have an ideal successor for Maddison already, but getting him back fit and well will still be massively important.

Maddison could next play for Tottenham in the Championship

It is crazy to think that the attacking midfielder last played for the Lilywhites as newly crowned European champions, and his next appearance could be in the second tier.

Igor Tudor has his side staring relegation in the face, and unfortunately, he doesn’t have Maddison to rely on as a potential returning star.

That leaves the 29-year-old to sit and watch on, while his teammates ultimately decide what division his future lies in.

It feels unlikely that the ex-Norwich City man will get a move elsewhere due to his injury, so he will have to simply hope for the best in N17.

Tottenham can’t afford to repeat Ashley Phillips mistake after ultimate loan accolade at Stoke City

Ashley Phillips is starring at Stoke City and may not want to return to Tottenham Hotspur.

Phillips was given the captain’s armband for the Potters’ 3-3 draw with Ipswich Town in the Championship on Tuesday night – an incredibly rare feat for a loanee.

The 20-year-old defender is currently in his second stint at the bet365 Stadium and has played 75 times for the club, significantly more than any other loan player in their history.

But Mark Robins had absolutely no hesitation in trusting him to lead his team-mates out for a crucial match, and Spurs must take note ahead of a busy summer transfer window.

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What would Ashley Phillips bring to Tottenham?

Despite being named on the first-team bench on eight different occasions since arriving from Blackburn Rovers in August 2023, Phillips has yet to make his Tottenham debut.

It is a worry that they have relied on Stoke to develop his obvious leadership qualities, and his commanding performances will no doubt be attracting attention.

As his Sofascore statistics demonstrate, the central defender is ready to make the step up to the Premier League now and won’t want to wait much longer.

He has made 32 appearances to date in the second tier this season, starting 28 times and helping Stoke to keep 10 clean sheets in their bid to avoid relegation.

His defensive numbers are superb, with the England Under-21 defender recovering 1.7 balls on average per game, as well as making 0.8 interceptions and 0.4 tackles.

Phillips has also won 63 per cent of his total duels, including 70 per cent in the air, while his 86 per cent pass accuracy showcases his calm nature on the ball.

The fact he has been booked just five times all campaign also proves he has a wise head on young shoulders, with Robins relying on him to lead his less experienced squad mates.

Tottenham will have been impressed, but this summer will be crucial in their bid to keep him. They simply must convince him of his long-term future, or risk letting him slip away.

Cristian Romero could be key in deciding Phillips’ future

Spurs are expected to conduct a sweeping overhaul of their dressing room at the end of the season, with rebel captain Cristian Romero almost certainly on the chopping block.

The centre-back has openly spoken of his disagreement with the running of the club and taken aim at the hierarchy for a lack of ambition, and therefore will likely be sold.

Micky van de Ven could also be tempted to seek a move away, especially if Tottenham are relegated, and this could hand Phillips his big chance to stake his claim for regular starts.

While the uncertainty around the managerial position threatens to affect his future, Phillips will be aware that he won’t get a better opportunity to finally get his Spurs breakthrough.

Roberto De Zerbi is again being linked with Tottenham Hotspur as Igor Tudor gets ready for the Liverpool game on Sunday.

The Croatian manager is under extreme pressure ahead of facing the Reds at Anfield on 15 March, with his sacking almost inevitable at the North London outfit.

Spurs are in realistic danger of getting relegated from the Premier League and the former Juventus boss has arguably shown nothing to suggest he can help them avoid the drop.

De Zerbi is now a candidate for Tottenham, but fans in N17 don’t seem keen on the former Brighton & Hove Albion boss’ possible appointment.

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Tottenham fans slam Roberto De Zerbi decision

De Zerbi has been a top target for Tottenham for months, but fans on X have questioned whether he’ll be the right fit for them.

One supporter has branded the North London outfit “utterly clueless” as speculation around the Italian head coach grows in N17.

There are some who feel the former Olympique Marseille boss’ arrival at Spurs would be a disaster, with the potential decision to replace Tudor with him expected to blow up.

Some fans aren’t convinced by De Zerbi’s CV so far, suggesting that Graham Potter got found out after leaving Brighton for Chelsea.

The Italian manager doesn’t seem to be a popular choice among the Lilywhites’ fanbase, with claims that there are better managers like Michael Carrick and Robbie Keane out there.

Even those who would feel De Zerbo could be a sensible choice acknowledge that things could possibly go badly with him.

Spurs must ride out Premier League worry as perfect managerial candidate emerges

Tottenham must find a way to avoid the drop in the short term and then plan for the long term in the summer.

If someone can come in on an interim basis and achieve top-flight safety, then Spurs should go for Mauricio Pochettino after the 2026 World Cup.

The Argentine head coach feels like the perfect candidate to restore stability at the club he took to the Champions League final not long ago.

A lot of supporters in N17 will admit that Pochettino would be the right choice for the North London outfit, but it remains to be seen what the hierarchy decides.

Tottenham Hotspur might be falling apart, but the future is undoubtedly bright after Reiss Elliott-Parris’ incredible wondergoal for the Under-18s.

Elliott-Parris, 18, is highly rated at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and it’s clear why.

He signed his first professional contract with Spurs last summer, a deserved reward for his impressive youth performances, and he has continued in the same vein this season.

With Igor Tudor’s side seriously depleted by injuries ahead of their daunting trip to Liverpool on Sunday, Elliott-Parris could make his first-team breakthrough sooner than expected.

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What did Reiss Elliott-Parris do for Tottenham’s U-18s?

Spurs’ U-18s have been near unstoppable this campaign, with an eight-game unbeaten run propelling them to the top of the Premier League, four points ahead of Chelsea.

Elliott-Parris has been influential for the club, scoring six goals in his 11 appearances in the competition ahead of the showdown against Southampton on Saturday.

But he was able to add another to his tally in incredible fashion, showcasing the kind of skill and bravery that Tottenham’s senior players have been sorely missing.

The young forward pounced on a loose ball inside Spurs’ half before glancing up and spotting the opponent’s goalkeeper had strayed off his line to the edge of his box.

Using the element of surprise, Elliott-Parris immediately pulled the trigger and watched on as his arching strike whistled through the air and dropped into the net.

It was an audacious moment, with the ace quite rightly mobbed by his team-mates.

Elliott-Parris set for bright future at Spurs

Elliott-Parris has also proven himself at a higher level, having found the back of the net twice in the U-19 UEFA Youth League and played sporadically for the U21s.

In his five Premier League 2 outings, he has chalked up an assist, playing 200 minutes.

As a reward for his displays, the youth sensation has been capped by Guyana at U-20 level and scored on his international debut in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship qualifiers.

Fortunately for Spurs, they have tied him down for the foreseeable future and will hope to reap the rewards of their patience over the coming years.

Provided they stay in the Premier League, his top-flight debut cannot be far away.

Richarlison has been backed to start in Tottenham Hotspur‘s trip to Liverpool on Sunday.

The Brazilian forward has started just one of Igor Tudor’s four matches in charge, the 5-2 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid last time out.

The Croatian manager has preferred Randal Kolo Muani over the former Everton man, despite the 28-year-old having more experience in relegation battles.

However, Tudor may be prompted to change his Tottenham plans, with pressure increasing on his job security when they travel to Anfield on 15 March.

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Why Richarlison has to start vs Liverpool

John Wenham, who runs the popular Lilywhite Rose account on X, has urged Tudor to use Richarlison more in Tottenham’s run-in, starting on Merseyside.

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Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, he said: “I would have him starting with Solanke rather than Randal Kolo-Muani.

“He scored that goal at Fulham with the header, and he put himself round a bit, I still think it’s best for all parties if he leaves in the summer, but hopefully he can leave, having kept us in the division.

“That’s what his game’s all about [winding up rival players and fans], I would be utilising him as much as possible, especially against Liverpool.”

Richarlison must be part of Tudor’s plans from now on

Richarlison should be central to Tudor’s plans going forward, it is an obvious switch that should help him get results.

The 54-cap international has significant experience in relegation dogfights from his time on Merseyside, where he helped the Blues avoid the drop several times, and becoming a fan favourite there.

His prolific end to the 2021-22 campaign, in which he notched six goals in nine matches, including the winner in a 1-0 win over Chelsea.

Every game is a cup final for the Lilywhites at the minute, and the Brazil ace thrives in that kind of atmosphere, using the attitude that Wenham talked about to harass opponents, and force errors and hostility.

It is an absolute no-brainer for the former Lazio and Juventus boss, he has to make the move, starting wiht the clash with Arne Slot’s side.

He may end up leaving at the end of the season, and his time with Spurs has not gone to plan, but he could rewrite the story if he plays a key role in saving the club from relegation.