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Nine-man Reds sunk at Spurs
19th Sep 2011 - Latest News
Charlie Adam and Martin Skrtel saw red as nine-man Liverpool went down to a 4-0 defeat at Tottenham on Sunday afternoon.
Luka Modric's stunning sixth minute drive got the hosts off to a flyer before the Scotland international received his marching orders for a second bookable offence inside half an hour.
The Reds battled manfully to keep a foothold in the game but when the Slovakian suffered the same fate on 63 minutes it provided Harry Redknapp's team with the opportunity to see out the contest with ease.
Further efforts from Jermain Defoe and Emmanuel Adebayor (2) sealed Kenny Dalglish's side's misery on a day that also saw Daniel Agger forced off with a rib injury.
Ahead of the contest Dalglish made one change to the team that was so unfortunate to lose at Stoke City, with Andy Carroll returning to the fold in place of Dirk Kuyt.
It was an attacking line-up that signalled Liverpool's intent, but it was the home side who were first to go close as they made an electric start to the proceedings.
Niko Kranjcar showed good strength to hold off Jose Enrique before teeing up Adebayor 10 yards from goal. The Togolese striker looked all set to break the deadlock but stabbed wide with the goal gaping.
It was a warning for the visitors but one they did not take heed of.
Next, a trademark run from Gareth Bale saw the Wales star ghost past Skrtel and cross low towards Defoe. The Spurs forward reacted smartly and connected well with a first time effort but was brilliantly blocked by Agger.
The Dane has been a rock at the back for Dalglish's side so far this term but he could do little to deny the hosts when they opened the scoring with a magnificent goal on six minutes.
A dangerous Spurs attack saw Defoe tripped on the edge of the box but, before the home team could appeal, Modric arrived to crash a wonderful 25 yard effort into the top left-hand corner of Pepe Reina's net.
It capped the lightning opening by Redknapp's men and left Liverpool reeling as Agger picked up a knock in the lead up to the strike. The former Brondby defender battled on for a period but was eventually forced off on 25 minutes and was replaced by Sebastian Coates.
The Uruguay star would have wondered what he was being thrust into and the day would get even worse for the Merseysiders seconds later.
Adam had already received an early booking for a foul on Modric when he launched into a high tackle on Scott Parker. The Scotland star protested his innocence but left referee Mike Jones with no option but to brandish a second yellow card.
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