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The Reds started with a three-prong Spanish strikeforce of Fernando Morientes, Javier Luis Garcia and Antonio Nunes. Jermain Defoe started on the bench for Spurs after missing out on a full week of training with a bout of illness.
A long injury list for the visitors also forced Martin Jol into giving Michael Dawson his debut alongside Ledley King, while Sean Davis replaced Michael Brown.
With Everton not in action, the 2-2 draw meant both Liverpool and Spurs moved closer towards the Toffees in fourth place, while Bolton achieved admirably with a 2-1 win at Charlton.