Tottenham Hotspur interim coach Igor Tudor delivered a defiant message to his players before their trip to Liverpool: 'You can stay and cry or you can fight.' BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty witnessed a display of resilience that defied expectations at Anfield.

After four straight losses and an alarming drop towards relegation, Spurs arrived at Anfield without 13 players due to suspension and injuries. The Croatian coach had faced heavy criticism for his handling of goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's early substitution against Atletico Madrid, but here his players stood and fought every inch of the way.

At the heart of Spurs' resistance was Richarlison, jeered by Liverpool fans because of his Everton connections but a constant menace throughout. The Brazilian forward tormented Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez before finally breaking through in the 90th minute, silencing The Kop with his sixth Premier League goal against Liverpool. Tudor celebrated wildly with his travelling fans as his team earned a fully deserved point that might prove pivotal in their fight against relegation.